Rita M. Smith's obituary , Passed away on July 3, 2026 in Hays, Kansas

Rita M. Smith

August 19, 1938 - July 3, 2026 (87 years old)

Hays, Kansas

Rita M. Smith's obituary , Passed away on July 3, 2026 in Hays, Kansas

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Rita M. Smith

August 19, 1938 - July 3, 2026 (87 years old)

Hays, Kansas

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The passing of Rita M. Smith of Hays, Kansas occurred on July 3, 2026. Rita, born on August 19, 1938, is remembered by those who knew her. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Rita M. Smith to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Alois Denning and Barbara Denning (Dinkel); her husband Ronald E. "Ron" Smith; her son Joseph; and her siblings, Alvin, Edna, Dolores, Lester and Kenneth.

She is survived by: her children, Brian Werth (Jacque Sharp) of Lamar, CO, Brad Werth of Syracuse, KS, Brent Werth (Tammy) of Hays, Brenda Werth (Larry Pfeifer) of Hays and Barbara Werth of Erath, LA.; and her brother Larry Denning of Plainville, KS..

In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to HaysMed Hospice.

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St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church
883 Moscow St, Hays, KS 67601

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St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church
883 Moscow St, Hays, KS 67601

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