Darlee Smith, born November 3, 1960, left her mortal body behind on June 13, 2023. She was 62 years old. Born in Phoenix, Arizona, Darlee lived in Nashville TN, Tulsa OK, Cabot, Russellville, Centerville, and Ola, in Arkansas, then moved back to Phoenix where she graduated high school. Then she moved to Sepulveda in California where she met her eternal sweetheart, Aaron at a church young adult event. Her and Aaron were married in 1984 for time and all eternity in the Los Angeles Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
Darlee was a chiropractic assistant and had a passion for holistic medicine, and a special education teacher, amongst other positions. She made a wonderful home for her children and grandchildren, whom she loved and doted upon to the end of her time on Earth.
She was a devout and faithful disciple of the Lord Jesus Christ and lifelong member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, where she followed Christ’s teaching to “love one another.” She served as the president of the Relief Society in her ward, as well as working with the primary children and being a ministering sister to many.
Darlee had many talents. She had a witty and comical personality. She loved to create. She made crafts, built sets and costumes for Halloween haunted houses, created games and decorations for school fairs, and made fun for all around her. She wrote poetry and loved to read, especially the Word of God. She had a beautiful singing voice and loved music of all kinds.
Darlee and Aaron had three children- Bryan Smith, married to Ruthie with five children- Mollie, Tadd, Evie, Reagan, and Burgess, Joseph Smith, married to Clarissa with three children- Liam, Colin, and Adelaide, and Aralee Smith. Above all, Darlee loved her children and grandchildren fiercely, unconditionally, and unceasingly.
Darlee is survived by her three children, one daughter-in-law, and her grandchildren, as well as her sisters Sherri, Renee, and Fern, and brother, Randi, as well as many nieces and nephews, and innumerable loving friends. She is preceded in death by her eternal companion, Aaron, her beloved daughter in law, Ruthie, her mother Yvonne, and father Herb.
Darlee battled severe health trials for over two decades. Her legacy, in addition to her loving children and grandchildren, is a magnificent example of long-suffering, patience, grace in the face of adversity, and an unshakable testimony of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, who is mighty to save and in whose rest, Darlee has entered.
The family will receive friends on Monday, June 19, 2023 from 6:00-7:00 P.M. at Luginbuel Funeral Home in Prairie Grove, Arkansas.
Funeral service will be held Tuesday, June 20, 2023 - 10:00 A.M. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Prairie Grove, Arkansas, with burial in the Prairie Grove Cemetery.