Doris (Buffalo) Smitherman Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Doris (Buffalo) Smitherman of Springfield, Missouri, born in Willow Springs, Missouri, who passed away on September 27, 2020 at the age of 94. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by : her parents, Elizabeth Jane and Fidella Gardner; her husbands, Olavi Herbert Niemi, Walter V. Phillips and Hallie E. Smitherman; and her son Kenneth E. Niemi.
She is survived by : her son Les E. Niemi (Yoko); her stepchildren, Larry Henderson, Bettie Hatcher, Willa Phillips, Twila Powers and Deloris Clark (Jim); her brother Hugh Jim Gardner (Matilda); and her niece Stephany. She is also survived by Mother, and many other nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
