Velma Smith Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Velma Smith of Depew, Oklahoma, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on May 9, 2026 at the age of 84. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Velma Smith to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Joe Thompson and Thelma Thompson; her brothers, Tony Thompson (Earlene) and Paul Thompson (Bobbie); and her brothers-in-law, Gus Henrich and Mac Archibald.
She is survived by: her son James Earl Smith (Kathy) of Depew; her husband J. C. Smith; her daughter Teresa Stribel (Ray) of Hennessey; her siblings, Violet Henrich (Gus), Betty Archibald (Mac) and Bobbie Burdick (Butch); and her grandchildren, Clint Stribel (Trisha), Marissa Choate (Russ), Amber Scruggs (Tyler), Shawn Jester, Austin Smith, T. J. Smith and Katie Smith. She is also survived by eight great-grandchildren and many beloved nieces and nephews.
