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Funeral Home · Prairie Grove, AR
Mary Lee Smith

Mary Lee Smith

1926 — 2021
At rest at Prairie Grove Cemetery
Obituary

Mary Lee Smith

Age 95, a life long resident of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, November 11, 2021 in Prairie Grove, Arkansas. She was born August 6, 1926 in Lincoln, Arkansas, the daughter of Ralph and Enola (Holt) Davis.

Mary Lee was a member of Center Point Church of God.

She was preceded in death by her husband Barney Smith, twin sisters Nadine Rainey and Pauline Snodgrass, and one grandson Richard Clayton Ditmars.

Survivors include her daughter Paula Ditmars and her husband Frank of Prairie Grove; one granddaughter Kari Ditmars of Alpharetta, Georgia; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of friends.

Family will receive friends on Sunday afternoon from 2:00-4:00 P.M. at Luginbuel Funeral Home.

Funeral service will be held 10:00 AM Monday, November 15th, 2021, at Luginbuel Chapel in Prairie Grove, Arkansas. Burial will be in the Prairie Grove Cemetery, there will be no graveside service held.

Memorials may be made to:

Circle of Life Hospice 901 Jones Rd., Springdale, Arkansas 72762

American Legion Post 146 Auxiliary P.O. Box 915 Prairie Grove, Arkansas 72753

Center Point Church of God

Photographs

A Life in Pictures

Tributes

Memories & Condolences · 18

peggy mott· friendDec 13, 2021

My condolences to Paula, Frankie, and Kari. I really enjoyed knowing Mary Lee and Barney. Know how much you will miss her. In my case when I lost my 2nd parent. I felt so alone even though I have sister. Sorry this message is so late. Love to you all, Peggy Mott

Prairie Grove, Ar
Marye Huckins And Wanda Hasha· FriendNov 21, 2021

Mary Lee was a wonderful friend to our mother . They loved to talk on phone calls and laugh . We still miss our mom and MaryLee will be missed. Our love, thoughts and prayers are with Paula and the family.

Prairie Grove, AR
Michelle Bassham Hetager· Longtime family friendNov 15, 2021

MaryLee was a true one of a kind with a live lived to the fullest. Made of true grit and I’m sooo grateful to have had the chance to meet and spend time with her. The Bassham family is very grateful to all MaryLee did on their behalf. We love her very much and know that she will continue to look down on Paula and her family from above.

Savannah, GA
Denise Baugh-Collins· FriendNov 15, 2021

So sorry for your loss Paula. Praying for peace and comfort for you and your family.

Kaysie Seitz· FamilyNov 15, 2021

Oh, my heart hurts, but I know how happy she is to be with Barney & everyone else! She was so witty, loving, and sweet! One of the best persons I ever knew!

Joe & Kathy Hall· friendNov 15, 2021

What a wonderful life. Mary Lee was one of a kind. I always enjoyed visiting with her. She will be missed.

Prairie Grove, AR
Jeanette Remington-Vickery· FriendNov 13, 2021

Paula I am so sorry for ur loss , my thoughts and prayers r with u and ur family !

Marsha Smith· FriendNov 12, 2021

Paula I am so sorry for your loss. I loved both your parents. I know you have a lot of wonderful memories. Hold on to them. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Belinda Longwith· FriendNov 12, 2021

Dear Paula and family, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I adored your mom. She will be missed here but is rejoicing over there. Prayers for comfort. Hugs

Prairie Grove
elizabeth dillingham· FriendNov 12, 2021

What a sweet and gentle spirit this woman possessed! She set a wonderful example for us to live by. My parents were friends of Barney and Mary for many years. Our prayers are for Paula and family now.

Prairie Grove, AR
Merice Mills· FriendNov 11, 2021

Sincerest sympathies sent to you at this time??

Beaumont, TX
Mart Phillips· FriendNov 11, 2021

Paula, you are in my thoughts and prayers. May God give you comfort at this time. Love you always!!!

Anetta Harrell· FriendNov 11, 2021

Paula and family, so sorry for your loss. Growing up have fond memories of your parents. Prayers and condolences.

Mustang, Ok
Leslie Reed· Family friendNov 11, 2021

Paula, you know how much I loved Mary Lee. I loved growing up watching her and Grandma McClain being friends who laughed and cried together. From now on, they can laugh and talk all they want, without waiting their turn on the party line. ??

Love you guys

Roger and Doris Hutchens· Life long friendNov 11, 2021

So sorry for your loss. I have so many memories of our families. It was had to distinguish between who was family, friends, and neighbors, we were just one big mess.

Lincoln, AR
Elaine Elaine Clayton· FriendNov 11, 2021

We loved Mary Lee. She will be missed.

Prairie Grove, AR
Pete & Mary Pettice· FriendNov 11, 2021

Heart breaking... Condolences and prayers to the family... Her and Barney took us in and made us feel like family when we first moved here... Sweet Lady...

PRAIRIE GROVE, AR
Roger Hulse family· FreindsNov 11, 2021

So sadden to see we have lost such a wonderful lady. Sending prayers to the family.

Prairie Grove, AR