Lois Darlene Smith, 72, was born Aug. 6, 1936, in Cedar Creek, NE, to Lewis Henry Fletcher and Nova Waunetta (Walker) Fletcher. She passed away at her home in El Dorado Springs on July 8, 2009.
On June 30, 1956, Lois was united in marriage to Robert Edward Smith. To this union two daughters were born, Karen Sue Smith and Brenda Lou Koca.
She worked for Dunbrooke Sports Wear and Perry Manufacturing for a total of 48 years. She made many dear friends while she was working there who stayed with her throughout her years.
Darlene enjoyed sewing, needle working and playing with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her favorite pass- time was going to Bluegrass music concerts with her best friend, Blanche Eslinger.
She was an active member of the Church of Christ in El Dorado Springs. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends.
Preceding Darlene in death were her father, Lewis Fletcher; her mother, Nova Fletcher; her beloved husband, Robert Smith; and one brother-in-law, Leroy Smith - Pleasant Hope.
She is survived by her two daughters, Karen and Brenda - both of El Dorado Springs; two granddaughters, Trisha Sue Bayless - Roscoe, and Stephanie VanReenan - El Dorado Springs; six great-grandchildren - Jason Thomas, Chayna Penny, Sidney Bayless, Arron Simerell, Erica Simerell and Colton Eaton; two brothers, Donald Fletcher, and wife, Georgia - El Dorado Springs, and Scott Fletcher - El Dorado Springs; one sister, Janice Howerton, and husband, Richard - Nixa; two brothers-in-law, Bill Smith - Kansas City, and Ernie Smith, and wife, Caroline - Buffalo; two sisters-in-law, Jackie Moyer - Lamar, and Anna Mae Howerton, and husband, Robert - Osceola; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Services were held Monday, July 13, in the Sheldon Funeral Home with W.L. Studer officiating. Music was provided by the Church of Christ Singers. Interment was in the Osceola Cemetery under the direction of Sheldon Funeral Home, El Dorado Springs.
Casketbearers were - Stephanie VanReenan, Kenny Wayne Norman, Jeff Simerell, Kurt Norman, Rick Eslinger, Randy Fletcher, Jerry Eaton and Jordan Fletcher.
