Opal E. Smith's obituary , Passed away on May 21, 2025 in Independence, Iowa

Opal E. Smith

May 21, 2025

Independence, Iowa

Opal E. Smith's obituary , Passed away on May 21, 2025 in Independence, Iowa

Funeral arrangement under the care of
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Opal E. Smith Obituary

We are sad to announce that on May 21, 2025, Opal E. Smith of Independence, Iowa passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her mother Alice Maude Waterhouse (Hunter); her husband Lawrence Smith; her father Roy "Dutch" Waterhouse; her daughter Donna Jones; her grandson Jason Jones; and her siblings, Inez Carpenter and Junior Hatfield.

She is survived by: her daughter Carole Mumm (Donald); her grandchildren, Pamela Mumm, Scott Mumm (Jenna), Angela Jones (Chris), David Jones, Jr., Sara Jones, Billie Rael (Chad) and Jon Chambers (Penny); her great grandchildren, Garret, Gabrielle, Roman, Lola Mumm, Megan Gaffney, Cassie Jones, David Jones, III, Frankie Price, Taylor Price (Kelsin), Jerry Jones, Jr., Makala Dirks (Justin), Isabella, Ryan, Maria, Brandon Rael, Jase, Jack and Tripp Chambers; and her great great grandchildren, Memphis, Marina, Kaiden, Mya, Josie, Jasmine, Aydrien, Davina and Kelsin Price, III.

A funeral service was held on Friday, May 23rd 2025 at 11:00 AM at the First Presbyterian Church (115 6th Ave NW, Independence, IA 50644).

Memorials may be directed to the family to be given to various organizations.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
White Funeral Home



Fri

May 23

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First Presbyterian Church
115 6th Ave NW, Independence, IA 50644

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