Leola Mae Smith Obituary
The passing of Leola Mae Smith in Ventura, California occurred on September 29, 2026. Leola, born on December 23, 1931, shared life with family, friends, and community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Leola Mae Smith or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Shirl Chappell and Martha Chappell; and her grandparents, John, Beulah Brown, Charles and Lucy Chappell.
She is survived by: her husband Bobby D. Smith of Bolivar; her daughters, Ginger Arlene and Shelley Kreisler (Summer); her grandchildren, Melissa Braile, Melinda Shawver, Ryan Kreisler (Amy), Erica Schadegg (Michael), Megan Boyer (Mark) and Brent Kreisler (Holly); her great grandchildren, Anthony, Phillip (Alisa), Brandon (Kryslen), Trenton Braile (Haylei), Ryan, Ginger Shawver, Jaxon Schadegg, Max, Monte Weigle, Peyton Reid, Alexis and Fritz Kreisler; and her great great grandchildren, Bennet, Brooks, Baylor, Hensley, Jett and Delaney.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 6th 2026 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at the Carson-Speaks Chapel (1501 W Lexington Ave, Independence, MO 64052). A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 6th 2026 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM at the same location. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, October 6th 2026 from 2:30 PM to 3:00 PM at the Greenwood Cemetery (411 S Dunnegan Ave, Bolivar, MO 65613).
