Velma Jean Uhl Smith Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Velma Jean Uhl Smith of Coldwater, Kansas, who passed away on April 29, 2026, at the age of 96, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Velma Jean Uhl Smith to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Leon Livingston and Elsie Livingston; and her children-in-law, David Case and Marilyn Uhl. She is survived by: her spouse Gene Uhl; her children, Cal Uhl, Carolyn King (Nathan King) and Sharon Case; her grandchildren, Aryn Peppin (Gilbert Peppin), Alana Uhl, Aric Uhl (Sara Uhl), Natalie King, Nick King (Erin King), Ben Case, Matt Case (Callie Case), Daniel Case (Katie Case), Lauren Hancock (Tucker Hancock) and Spencer Case (Victoria Case); and her children, Clark, Alice Smith, Lorraine and Terry Jones. She is also survived by 16 great grandchildren and 2 siblings.
Visitation was held on Sunday, May 3rd 2026 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at the Hatfield-Prusa Funeral Home (206 N Philadelphia Ave, Coldwater, KS 67029). A funeral service was held on Monday, May 4th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the First Christian Church (104 E Cottonwood St, Coldwater, KS 67029).
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Coldwater Assembly of God Church, Coldwater First Christian Church, or Pioneer Lodge in care of Hatfield-Prusa Funeral Home, P.O. Box 417, Coldwater, KS 67029.
