Laverne A. Smith
May 11, 1943 - January 24, 2021
Laverne A. Smith, 77, of Cape Girardeau, Missouri died Sunday, January 24, 2021 at Southeast Hospital. She was born May 11, 1943 in Cape Girardeau, MO to Dallas and Mable Verble Baugher. She and Richard Stephen Smith were married August 25, 1963. He preceded her in death on March 24, 2009. She was an administrative assistant at Cape Girardeau Public School Board Office and Central High School for 35 years. She was also the secretary at First General Baptist Church in Cape Girardeau. She was an avid bridge player and reader. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Cape Girardeau. Survivors include two daughters, Debbie (Keith) Kyle of Cape Girardeau and Traci Smith of Harrisburg, Arkansas; a son, Brian (Cathy) Smith of Delaware; two brothers; one sister; five grandchildren, Zachary Kyle, Dylan Kyle, Brian Smith, Jr., Brianna Smith and Blye Smith; two great-grandchildren, Jackson Smith and Emmett Kyle. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband. Visitation will be 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at Ford and Sons Mt. Auburn Chapel in Cape Girardeau. Funeral service will be at 10:00 am Thursday, January 28, 2021 at Ford and Sons Mt. Auburn Chapel in Cape Girardeau with the Rev. Gerald Collier officiating. Masks are required to be worn for visitation and funeral services. Burial will be at Lindsey Cemetery in McClure, Illinois. Memorial contributions may be given to Avenue of Flags. Online condolences may be made at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com. Ford and Sons Funeral Home - Mt. Auburn is in charge of arrangements.
Laverne A. Smith, 77, of Cape Girardeau, Missouri died Sunday, January 24, 2021 at Southeast Hospital. She was born May 11, 1943 in Cape Girardeau, MO to Dallas and Mable Verble Baugher. She and Richard Stephen Smith were married August 25,... View Obituary & Service Information