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Reta Smith

Gillespie |

Reta J. Smith, 80, of Gillespie, IL, died at Saint Louis University Hospital, Saint Louis, MO on Sunday, October 29, 2023 at 8:17 pm. 

She was born March 16, 1943, in Thayer, MO to John W. Rogers & Loma Gregory Rogers.  She was a factory assembler. 

She is survived by her children, Mark (Jackie) Smith of Wood River, IL, Beverly Day of Williamsburg, MO, grandchildren, Casey whom she raised as a son, Candice, Tiffany, Sara, Shane, Jenny, Tabitha, Jacob, Kaleb and 17 great grandchildren. 

Reta was preceded in death by her parents, son, Keith Smith, daughters, Venus Tangerlini, Lynette Tucker, son in law, Dennis Day, brother, Coy Rogers and step mother, Velma Rogers. 

A memorial service will be held on Friday, November 3, 2023 at 1:30 pm at the Life Harvest Church, Wilsonville, IL.  Memorials are suggested to  Life Harvest Church of Wilsonville or American Cancer Society. 

Anyone wishing to send an online condolence may do so at www.kravanyafuneral.com. 

Kravanya Funeral Home, Gillespie, IL  is in charge of the arrangements.


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