Evelyn M. Smith Obituary
We bid farewell to Evelyn M. Smith (Winfield, Kansas), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on January 12, 2026 at the age of 94. Evelyn touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. 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, Carl Wright and Cassie Marie Hamlin (Howe); and her husband Daniel E. Smith. She is survived by: her children, David C. Smith (Donna) of Winfield, Rodney D. Smith (Debbie) of Winfield, Diane Stauffer (Pete) of Lake Wabaunsee, Donna Hanks (Mike) of Osage City and Marilyn Lanzrath (Matt) of Allen; her sister Carlene Brown of Winfield; her grandchildren, Janell Williams (Joe) of Winfield, Darrin Smith (Abby) of Guthrie, OK, Adrienne Baca (Jon) of Edmond, OK, Natalie Speer (Jason) of Kansas City, Ashley Taggart (Able) of Topeka, Jeremy Smith (Amber) of Winfield, Matthew Smith (Lindsay) of Winfield, Crystal Ray (Jacob) of Winfield, David Hanks (Cassie) of Reading, Mark Hanks (Sarah) of Reading, Michael Lanzrath of Allen and Kayla Andrews (Craig) of Allen; her great grandchildren, Nathan, Jacob and Hannah Williams; her grandchildren, Carl, Drew Smith, Reagan, Adam, Emily, Ava, Margo Baca, Aliah, Anthony, Mia, Ella Taggart, Justin, Alexis, Jace, Jasper, Arabella Smith, Nikolas, Mattalynn Smith, Payton, Tyler, Caleb, Wyatt Ray, Benjamin, Evelyn, Jossalyn, Johnathan Hanks, Cristina, Carter, Kaylee, Kolby Andrews and Anna Hanks; and her great great grandchildren, Liam and Ryder Singer. She is also survived by her four nephews.
Should you wish to do so, memorials have been established in Evelyn Smith's name for the Kellogg Hall Improvement Fund and for the William Newton Healthcare Foundation. Contributions may be made through the funeral home.
