Grace Irene Smith
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Grace Irene Smith, 90, of Independence, Missouri, passed away on October 22, 2026. She was born on October 11, 1936, in Commerce, Oklahoma, to Ralph and Marie Crabtree. Grace graduated from Commerce High School in 1954 and married the love of her life, Donald L. Smith, on April 17, 1954.
Grace worked as a bookkeeper for the Retail Clerks Union from 1966 until her retirement in 2012. She enjoyed scratch-off tickets, penny slots, cheering on the Kansas City Chiefs, thrift store shopping, and listening to country music. She was known for her homemade pies and holiday cooking, bringing her family together through food and love. Grace also devoted herself to caring for Donald during the final three years of his life.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald L. Smith; her parents and siblings; her daughter, Karen Jones; and a great-grandson.
Grace is survived by her children, Donna (Danny) Morales, Gary Smith, and David (Kreg) Smith; 12 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great-grandchildren.
Grace will be remembered for her love of family, her dedication to those she loved, and the many memories she created throughout her life.
A visitation will be held from 10:00am-12:00pm on Thursday, October 29, 2026 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd. Raytown, MO 64133.
David and Kreg,
I’m so very sorry for the loss of your mom. Thinking about you.
Love you!
Clayta
Granny, you will not be forgotten.
So sorry for your loss! Your family is a big part of my childhood! Grace was always so kind and sweet to me. Sending much love and prayers.
I will eternally be grateful for Don and Grace stepping up to raise Dustin from a baby as their own son.Giving him an intervention that was life changing. It will never be forgotten. The love, patience and work ethic you displayed made him the man he is. Rest in Gods mercy.
I credit God for giving me life for sure.
In Him I don’t have to be insecure.
Being raised by Granny and Papa was the plan.
I was raised from a boy to a man.
I understand that God had a helping hand.
It’s definitely a blessing.
This is something that I’m confessing.
I credit God for giving me life for sure.
In Him I don’t have to be insecure.
Being raised by Granny and Papa was His plan.
I was raised from a boy to a man.
I understand that God had His helping hand.
I love them a lot and couldn’t love them more.
I have a lot to be thankful for.