Latritia “Trish” Simmons-Smith
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Trish Smith, 52, Independence, MO passed away April 16, 2011 at Monterey Park Nursing Home. Trish was born June 15, 1958 in Kansas City, MO to James and Nan Simmons. She graduated from Raytown High School. She worked as a regional manager for a large cosmetics firm in the New York, NY area from the 70’s through the 90’s. She was also a trained beautician and during that time she also owned salons in the Greenwich, CT, area. She returned to the midwest and married Ralph Michael Smith in 2006. She was a born again Christian and was a friend of the Lord, and is in His arms today. Trish was preceded in death by a sister, Amy Bloomfield. She is survived by her husband Mike Smith of Independence, MO, her mother Nan Simmons of Ponderosa, New Mexico, her father James Simmons of Bozeman, Montana, her grandmother Evelyn Simmons of Overland Park, Kansas, a sister Lisa Miller of St. Michael, Minnesota, and her beloved “furry” children, Beauregard, and Lil’ Bit. A visitation will be held Wednesday April 20, 2011 from 6-7 PM at Heartland Cremation, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, MO 64133. A memorial service will follow the visitation and begin at 7 PM. Trish will be greatly missed.
We met Trish when we moved across the street from her in 2004. She was always very friendly and hospitalble. My husband always raved about her mint tea. She was always taking Beau for a walk or for a ride in her Mustang. We always enjoyed sitting on the front porch with her and Mike talking. She was quick to offer help, and we will truly miss her. She was a wonderful lady, and a good friend. Good bye Trish. You will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time.
How sad to hear of Trish’s passing. We were good friends in Jr. High. I spent a lot of time at your cool big house. My leg still bares the scar when I fell on your porch. I saw Trish at our 25th High School Reunion and we had such a nice visit. I’m so very sorry for such a great loss. So grateful that she knew Jesus! You will see her again.
Most Sincerely,
Lori (McIntosh) Lazure
Jim, I was sorry to hear the news concerning your daughter. You and the family are in our thoughts and prayers.
S
Dear family of Trish,
I just found this obituary as I was searching for Trish on line as I had lost track of her after she lived in Greenwich and NY. I was shocked and saddened to find her obituary. Trish rented a room and shared my house for about a year in about 1983-84 at 7433 Madison Ave., in Kansas City. She had the barber shop in Raytown at the time. We were friends and had a great time living together.It was a perfect arrangement for both of us as I needed the money and she needed a place to live. She loved to clean house and made the best country ribs I have ever tasted! She had a new white BMW that was her pride and joy. We met through a mutual friend (Ray Wheelhouse) whom I have lost track of also, he was a barber and they worked together. I am happy to see that she was happily married and was at peace with God when she passed. I am truly sorry for your loss. She was a good person. Don Brown
My Dear Friend Trish-
I am so sad to learn of your passing. I lost track of you when you left Raytown for the big city – New York. We were such close friends back then that we would finish each other’s sentences. I have missed you so much over the years, but somehow I always thought we would meet up again and pick up right where we left off. I am pleased to know you found happiness in your life. I will always hold a special place for you in my heart of hearts. Rest in peace, my friend. Terri Sherron