Barbara Smith Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Barbara Smith of Nebraska City, Nebraska, who passed away at the age of 85, on April 4, 2026. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Marion N. Mendenhall and Clara A. Mendenhall (Snider); her husband Roger Eugene Smith; her great grandchild Jael Snodgrass; and her siblings-in-law, Eva Mae Miller (Jackie) and Leon Smith.

She is survived by: her children, John Smith (Carol) of Hallsville, MO, Janet Henderson (Neal) of Bellevue, NE and Joyce Aherin (Dennis) of Phillipsburg, KS; her grandchildren, Melody Snodgrass (Ethan), Nathan Smith, Christina Prelle (Caleb), Nicole Bourne (Harrison), Dustin Aherin (Cassie) and Tanner Aherin (Darby); her siblings, Betty Drews (Charles) of Spring Hills, KS, Beverly Beardshear (George) of Leavenworth, KS and Raymond Mendenhall (Barbara) of Burlington, IA; and her brother-in-law Franklin Smith (Janice) of Lincoln, NE. She is also survived by nieces, nephews and other family and friends.

Memorials may be given to the Dunbar Presbyterian Church or the Nebraska City Fire and Rescue.