This memorial website was created to remember Darlene M. Smith who was born in Hamilton, Iowa on May 17, 1923 and passed away on June 11, 2008. She will live forever in our memories and hearts.
Darlene M. Smith, 85, of Peoria, passed away at 12:05 p.m. on Wednesday, June 11, 2008, at home.
Darlene was born on May 17, 1923, a daughter of Sam and Alta (Sprinkle) Williams. She married Charles R. Smith on October 23, 1939 in Kahoka, MO. He preceded her in death on August 5, 1988 in Peoria. She was also preceded in death by her parents; son, Richard A. Smith; four sisters; and four brothers.
She is survived by her son, Charles “Larry” (Darlene) Smith of Mt. Vernon, WA; daughter, Nancy (Nicolas) Tosti of Peoria; grandsons, Charles “Rick” Smith of Peoria, Robert Smith of Anchorage, AK and William Smith of Kent, WA; granddaughters, Michelle Johnson and Kayla Rotramel, both of Pekin; sister, Larue Olomon of Peoria; brother, Dwayne Williams of Norfolk, VA; 14 great grandchildren; and seven great-great grandchildren.
Darlene started her career at Nelson’s Foundry and W.A. Laidlaw in the 1950’s. She found her calling through the Peoria South Side Mission. After over 30 years, she retired as a supervisor in the mid 1980’s. While employed at the South Side Mission, she was their Dorcas Leader, Sunday School Teacher and Clothing Director. She was an active missions supporter through South Side Mission and her church, Peoria First Assembly of God.
Darlene was also a Life Member of the Disabled American Veterans and formerly volunteered at Methodist Hospital in Peoria.
She enjoyed spending her time with family and friends, sewing, playing cards, listening to Christian music and reading the Bible. Her favorite place to be was at church. Her family is proud of her for her dedication to her missions work, for her 21-page prayer list and for her willingness to witness to others.
Funeral services will be at Peoria First Assembly of God at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 14, 2008, with the Rev. Dean Grabill officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the services at the church.
Following services, cremation rites will be accorded and a private interment of the cremated remains will be at Swan Lake Memory Gardens in Peoria at later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Peoria First Assembly of God’s Missions Project.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Clary Funeral Home in Peoria.
| Deana Hartig(Bingamon) |
my prayers are with you |
June 17, 2008 |
Nancy and Larry, May god be with you at this time so sorry to here about your lose but she is in a better place. and with your dad after all these years. She was a wonderful lady and she has given so much of herself to others she will always live on in so many of us. Remember she is watching over you and all her loved ones and she will always be there if you just remember and love her always. May god be with you at this time and always. I will remeber so many things about your mom. love and take care of yourselves and your family. deana
| Randy and Kathy Gulick |
Friends in Charleston, SC |
June 15, 2008 |
Darlene, you were one of the kindest, most generous and caring people we ever knew. You had the sweetest smile - one that showed that God was truly living in and through you. You brought so much love into my Uncle Cliff's life, for which I am so grateful. Randy and I pray that your family will treasure all of the precious memories they are left with. Thank you for making this world a better place. May God bless your family during this difficult time. (Daughter and son-in-law of Dorothy Smith, niece of Cliff Draggist).
| Dorothy Smith |
Friend |
June 15, 2008 |
I will never forget all of the good times we had together. You taught me so much about the Bible and would not have come this far in my spiritual walk if it weren't for you. You have always been there for me. I feel so bad that I could not be there with you at the end. Your friendship will always be treasured and you will be missed by all that knew you. May God comfort your family at this time. I will never forget our love and friendship through the years.
| Reba & Jim Diviney |
You are missed. |
June 14, 2008 |
I'm sorry for your family and dear friends lost.
I do know you are with God and at peace now.
I will remmber our summer together and the freindship you gave to me and my Mother.
Rest in Peace Now !
God be with you and yours at this time.
