Arlene Smith Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on May 18, 2026, at the age of 83, Arlene Smith of Thornfield, Missouri passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Arlene Smith to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Henry Monroe Royster and Dorothy Alta Royster (Hill); her son Kelvin Smith; her granddaughter Halley Magness; and her siblings, Violet Smith, Jean Gamballa, Josephine Sexton, Dorlene Dunback, George Royster and Cecil Royster.

She is survived by: her husband James Huey Smith; her children, Ronnie, Makayla, Mona Huffman (Steve) of Summersville, MO, Karla Hogan (Mike) of Nottinghill, MO, Faline Magness (Jeff) of Snow Ball, AR, Jessica Johnson (Travis) of Eminence, MO, Jennifer Workman of West Plains, MO, Alyssa Smith of Springfield, MO and Lauren Smith of Ava, MO; her grandchildren, Daniel Smith of Mt Vernon, MO, Rebecca Robertson of Springfield, MO, Deborah Smith of Mt Vernon, MO, Justin Huffman (Jonna) of Sikeston, MO, Brandon Huffman (Brianna) of Summersville, MO, Beth Liechti (Matt) of St Joseph, MO, Kyra Pittaway (Lucas) of Howards Ridge, MO and Tyler Magness (Quincy) of Snow, AR; her great grandchildren, Owen Smith of Mt Vernon, MO, Emilee Smith of Jct City, KS, Jaida Hanson (Landon), Alex Watts, Nathan Watts, Dalyn Watts of Mt Vernon, MO, Porter, Carter Huffman of Sikeston, MO, Jackson McClure, Jasper Huffman of Summersville, MO, Colt, Abram, Austin Liechti of St Joseph, MO, Freya, Islay Pittaway of Howards Ridge, MO and Layla Magness of Snow Ball, AR.; her sisters, Doris West (Ray), Cora Lee Boggs (Mitchell), Shirley Marion and Osa Mae Martin; Annora Jane of Mt Vernon, MO. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews.

Memorial contributions may be made to Sweeton Pond Cemetery.