Elizabeth Yates Smith Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Elizabeth Yates Smith (Menard, Texas), who passed away on May 10, 2021, at the age of 78, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Elizabeth Yates Smith to show support.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Pete Temple Yates and Nell Decker Yates; her parents-in-law, George and Juanita Smith; her brother Temple Yates; and her husband Jerry Don Smith.

She is survived by : her children, Whitney Schkade (Jeff), Jennifer Paul and Jaden Smith; her grandchildren, Wilson Schkade, Parker Schkade, Elizabeth Paul Michener (Zac) and Katherine Paul; her sister Jo Lynne Harwell (James Edward); and her close friends, Katherine Allison King, Lauren Nicole Pettigrew and Beverly Ann Ray.

In lieu of flowers and in honor of Elizabeth's love of reading, donations to the Menard Public Library, 100 Mission St. Menard, Texas 76859 would be appreciated.