Elizabeth B. Smith Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of Elizabeth B. Smith of Holts Summit, Missouri is shared. Elizabeth, born on May 9, 1933, passed away on November 11, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Elizabeth B. Smith to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, William Thomas and Josephine Baker (Burton); her spouse Rev. Clella Isaac Smith; her son-in-law Gary Ridenhour; her granddaughter Cristina Ridenhour; and her siblings, Elzie Baker, Ted Baker, Herman Baker, Wilford Baker, Lillian Tennyson, Maydell McKinney, Lorena Schmidt, Evelyn Wood, Geraldine Riley and Velma Morris.
She is survived by: her children, Deborah Ridenhour, Michael Smith (Belinda) and Stephen Smith (Rebecca); and her grandchildren, Anthony Ridenhour (Molly), Matthew Ridenhour (Esther), Alecia Mengwasser (Thomas), Adrienne Sandhaus (Brian) and Christopher Aaron Smith (Maegan). She is also survived by ten great-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Monday, November 16th 2026 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the Trimble Funeral Homes (3210 N 10 Mile Dr, Jefferson City, MO 65109). A funeral service will be held on Monday, November 16th 2026 at 1:00 PM at the same location.
Memorials are suggested to the American Heart Association.
