Edith LaFerne Smith Obituary
The memory of Edith LaFerne Smith of Trenton, Illinois, who passed away on July 22, 2025 at the age of 88, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John Anderson and Merel Anderson; her husband Walter "Walt" Smith; her son Steven Peterson; her stepdaughter Martha Sue Smith; and her siblings, Nancy Myers (Dick) and Bill Anderson.
She is survived by: her children, Diana Vice (Jimmy) of Lewiston, IL, Brian Peterson (Lisa) of Lansing, MI, Jeff Peterson (Alena) of Newport News, VA and Carolyn Mitchell (Jeff) of Albers, IL; her stepsons, Kevin Smith (Angie) of Florida and Kirk Smith (Dee) of Florida; her brother Rick Anderson (Pam) of Canton, IL; and her sister-in-law Marilyn Anderson of Canton, IL.. She is also survived by six grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren.
A funeral service was held on Tuesday, July 29th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the White Chapel Memory Gardens Cemetery ~ Canton.