It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Elma Irene Smith of Schell City, Missouri, born in Roscoe, Missouri, who passed away at the age of 90, on February 21, 2024. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Clarence Theodore and Gladys McClanahan (Belisle); her husband Franklin; her stepfather Raymond Meyer; and her siblings, Clint, Ray, Dave, June McClanahan and Viola Balthrope (Sugie).

She is survived by : her children, Terry Smith (Mary) of Schell City, Kathie McWherter (Ken) of Noel, MO, Daryl Smith (Janet) of Claremore, OK, Diane Eslinger (Rick) of Schell City and Melissa Eiserer (Hank) of Carrollton, MO; her grandchildren, Mark Smith, Tereasa Gilmore, Krystal Fischer, Kasey McWherter, Zack Smith, Dustee Smith, David Eslinger, Danny Eslinger, Dana McCannon, Brant Eiserer and Brice Eiserer; and her siblings, Junior McClanahan, Gary McClanahan, Zena Mills, Noma Ralph, Nova Lackey and Sharon Goodman. She is also survived by 28 great-grandchildren and 9 great-great grandchildren.

Memorials to Schell City Alumni Scholarship Fund or Show Me Christian Youth Home.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hill & Son Funeral Home

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February 23, 2024

Bonnie Blackmore, Curt and Tammy Cannon, Rick and Jenna Mcclanahan, Scott sent flowers

“In loving memory of Elma Irene Smith, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.”

February 24, 2024

Denise Green wrote a sympathy message

“So sorry to hear of "Winky's" passing. I heard her name many times from my Mom Darlene. I bet the class of 1951 is having a good time in Heaven as they meet again.”