It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Velma Smith (Franklin Grove, Illinois), who passed away on March 26, 2019, at the age of 89, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Velma Smith to show support.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Elmer Payne and Cecil Payne (Ford); her children, Gary Smith and Sharyl Smith; and her brother Donald Payne.

She is survived by : her spouse Donald E. Smith; her sons, Ron Smith (Lori) of Dixon, IL, Keith Smith (Tina) of Clarkrange, TN and Ken Smith (Johanna) of Venice, FL; her siblings, Arline Thompson of Franklin Grove, IL, Maxine Brown of Colinsville, IL and Clyde Payne (Doris) of Las Vegas, NV; and her sister-in-law Marie Payne of Woodlawn, IL. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, Donations may be made to the Unger-Horner Funeral Home to assist the family in expenses.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Unger Horner Funeral