Obituary for Mrs. Belle Smith (1863-1934)
The Elsberry Democrat, Elsberry, Missouri, February 16, 1934.

Obituary of Mrs. Belle SMITH

Mrs. Belle SMITH, widow of the late George W. SMITH, died Tuesday morning, following a brief illness, at home of her daughter, Mrs. E. C. FINES. Her death followed an attack of pneumonia which her frail constitution was powerless to overcome. Funeral services were held in Elsberry Baptist church at 2 p.m. Thursday afternoon, conducted by her pastor, Rev. L. D. GREGORY, and interment was made in Oak Ridge cemetery.

Sarah Isabelle SHUCK SMITH, daughter of Levi and Eliza SHUCK, was born January 5, 1863, near Sledd, Pike County, Missouri, and departed this life February 13, 1934, at home of her daughter, Mrs. Pearl FINES, with whom she made her home for the previous four years. She was 71 years, 1 month and 8 days old. Mrs. SMITH was the youngest of ten children, all of whom have preceded her to the grave. Early in life she confessed her faith in her Savior and became a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church, where she faithfully  attended as long as her health permitted.

She was married December 2, 1880, by Rev. METHEENY, to George W. SMITH, who departed this life March 25, 1925. To this union were born five children: Fred, of Quincy, Ill.; Maggie NORTON, of Aberdeen; Pearl FINES, of Elsberry; Elsie UPTEGROVE, who departed this life June 5, 1924, and one daughter who died in infancy. Se also reared two grandchildren as her own; Harry SMITH of Hannibal and Viola VALLIER of Sparta, Ill. Besides these she leaves 12 other grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren to mourn her passing.

Mrs. SMITH was held in high esteem among her friends and relatives and in addition to her immediate family she leaves other relatives and a host of friends who are grieved over her passing.

Submitted to HERITAGE PAGES of LINCOLN COUNTY, MISSOURI by Louise Adams, 26 July 2002.

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