Dessie Emma Smith Obituary
Dessie Emma Smith of El Reno, Oklahoma passed away on June 4, 2026. Dessie, born on February 6, 1941, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Dessie Emma Smith to show support.
Dessie will be remembered for the impact she had on the lives of those around her. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Dessie will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture her life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Dessie’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued her companionship.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Benjamin Ford Shannon and Cecilia Burdeen Shannon (Roland). She is survived by: her children, James B. Smith, Joseph W. Smith and Marcia M. Shodeen (Robert) of Yukon, Okla.; her grandsons, Bryan A Shodeen (Katrina) and Brandon K Shodeen (Kristin) of El Reno; her husband Gerald E Smith (Jerry); and her children, Gerald E Smith Jr. and Marsha Lynn Smith.
