Eunice L. Smith

Eunice L. Smith passed away February 1, 2012, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.

Born April 9, 1942, she was the fifth child of William Hudson and Odessa Frances Scott Hudson. She graduated from Smithton High School in 1960. She married Max A. Smith on March 6, 1970. She was a member of Maplewood Church where she worked as the church secretary for 19 years. She loved her church family and friends dearly. She enjoyed sewing, baking homemade bread, singing, playing volleyball, and spending time with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren.

She is survived by her sisters, Mary Lambert of Watertown, NY, and Ruth Edwards of Rockaway Beach, MO; her son, Kenneth Smith, and his wife, Kristina, of Independence, MO; her daughter, Samantha Moore, and her husband, Stephen, of Sedalia, MO; and six grandchildren: Dillon Moore and Kevin, Kaine, Kaleb, Keith, and Kayla Smith. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, and two brothers: Elbert Hudson and Robert Lee Hudson.

Pastor Eddie Brown will conduct the memorial service at 3:00 PM on Saturday, February 11, 2012, at Maplewood Church in Sedalia, MO.  Burial will be in Smithton Cemetary. The family will receive friends before the service from 2:00 – 3:00 PM at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations will be accepted towards her grandchildren’s college funds.

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  1. Bill & Virgie Jackson on February 2, 2012 at 10:12 pm

    Eunice was such a special friend of ours and we will miss her greatly.
    She was a wonderful woman and was
    loved by many,many people. It was a pleasure to be a friend to her.
    Condolences to her kids, Samantha
    and K.W. and all of her family and friends.



  2. Ray J Ross on February 3, 2012 at 8:44 am

    Not good bye, but see you later! Save me a place at the domino table!



  3. Rob and Lisa Hausam on February 3, 2012 at 11:19 am

    We have such fond memories of Eunice at Maplewood Church. She had such a great sense of humor and was always positive. She will be missed by many people. Sending our thoughts and prayers to her family. May God give you peace as you go through this difficult time.

    In His Love,
    Rob and Lisa Hausam



  4. Linda Collins on February 3, 2012 at 4:52 pm

    I am saddened to hear about Eunice’s passing. I have such fond memories of working with her at Maplewood cleaning the church. What good times we had. She was a wonderful person and loyal friend. She will be greatly missed.



  5. Sara Bass on February 3, 2012 at 5:46 pm

    Samanatha and family,
    My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Your mother was a wonderful lady. May you feel the peace of our Lord as you mourn, may you cherish the memories you have. God Bless!!



  6. Carolyn Estes on February 3, 2012 at 5:48 pm

    Samantha, so sorry to hear about your Mom. I remember her as a little girl. I always thought she had the prettiest hair. I pray God will give you and the family peace as you go through this time.



  7. Jason and Lori Yelton and family on February 4, 2012 at 8:43 am

    Your mom had a wonderful way of making me (Lori) laugh!! She was always quick to help and I remember she worked hard. It is a sad time for family and friends, but what a joy for her!!!



  8. Matt and Jill Anderson on February 6, 2012 at 4:23 pm

    We were saddened to learn of Eunice’s passing, but we know she is rejoicing in Heaven! She was such an asset to Maplewood Church.

    We will be praying for her family and friends.



  9. Donna Mckenzie on February 8, 2012 at 10:03 am

    So sorry to hear about your mom. I remember after womens bible study , we would all stop by her office at Maplewood Church and say hi. she was always working on getting the Bulletin for sunday service done. She was aways so friendly and smiling. hugs to you and your family. So many mixed feelings for you knowing she is pain free and with jesus and yet you missing her being here on earth with you.



  10. vicki sleeter on February 8, 2012 at 10:56 am

    I am so grateful I was able to be one of the people able to care for Eunice. I grew very close to her and she and I had some wonderful talks. Sam you are in my thoughts and prayers and I hope I will see you again soon. RTP Eunice



  11. Terrinda (Bybee) Miller on February 9, 2012 at 11:32 am

    So sorry to hear of Eunice’s passing. May God keep you in his hands durring your time of grief.



  12. Thomas Perry Hudson Jr on February 9, 2012 at 12:59 pm

    I sure liked Eunice. She always had a smile for me and something good to say. Uncle Willie was a neat guy too. Very bright man. May God bless and keep you during this time. Yous in Christ,Tommy.



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