Vera LaVerne Smith Obituary
The world bids farewell to Vera LaVerne Smith of Burlington, Kansas, departing on August 7, 2025 at the age of 88. Vera leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Raymond Arthur Reichardt and Elva Ann Reichardt (Clason); her husbands, Randall Schif and Merle Smith; her son Kevin Keith Schif; her brother LeRoy Reichardt of Hoyt, KS; her siblings-in-law, Larry Schif and Donna Schif; and her stepchildren, Gary Smith and Sandy Garrett.
She is survived by: her children, Randee Farmer (Michael) of Augusta, KS, Sheree Damashek (Terry) of Burlington, KS, Kristee Strawder of Burlington, KS and Bob Schif (Jean) of Derby, KS; her grandchildren, Aimee Damashek, Nicole Wallace (Travis), Katee Lee (Zach), Nathan Strawder (Sarah), Nolan Strawder (Abby), Mandee Shaver (Jake), Jamee Funk (Colby), Kelsee Romero (Dom), Austin Farmer (Brittany), Aaron Schif, Ashlee Schif, Baylee Holmes (Keaton) and Jacob Schif; her great grandchildren, Marlee Wallace, Holden Wallace, Magnolia Lee, Nellie Lee, Hudson Strawder, Haven Strawder, Ellee Shaver, Landon Funk, Jace Funk, Langston Farmer, Henry Farmer, Ainslee Romero, Xander Romero and Lillee Holmes; her brother Raymond Reichardt (Elizabeth) of Valley, AL; her sister-in-law Sandy Reichardt; and her stepchildren, Robin Acree, Karla Brown and Linda Mattox. She is also survived by spouses and families; and many other family and friends.
Memorial donations may be made to Kansas State Grange, CrossWinds Counseling & Wellness, or Phillips Fundamental Learning Center (Dyslexia) Wichita, KS.
