Marilyn Doris Smith
1926 - 2019
Obituary
Marilyn Doris (Nightingale) Smith 93,
was born March 16, 1926 in Moundridge to Abraham and Lydia (Unruh)
Nightingale. Marilyn passed from her life on earth June 28, 2019 at
Newton Medical Center in Newton.
She was one of nine children, including
six sisters and two brothers. Marilyn's growing up years were mostly
in the Whitewater and Potwin areas. She graduated from Potwin High
School in 1944 and then attended Grace University in Omaha, Nebraska
for one year. On June 30, 1946, after his return from service during
WWII, she united in marriage with William Eugene (Gene) Smith. He
proceeded her in death on Nov. 9, 1991.
To this union, two sons and one
daughter were born; Bradley Eugene, and Douglas Eric and Janice Lynne
(Smith) Sipes. She is survived by her children, their spouses, six
grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and
nephews. Her parents, brothers, sisters and a great-granddaughter
have all proceeded her in death.
Marilyn worked at the JC Penney Company
in downtown Newton for a large part of her adult life. She served her
customer's needs in the lingerie department there for almost 30
years.
Marilyn served the Lord all of her
life, she was a member of Koerner Heights Church in Newton.
Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Friday
at Petersen Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Dave Froese. Visitation
will be from 1 to 5 p.m. Thursday at Petersen Funeral Home with the
family receiving friends from 2 to 3 p.m. Burial will be in the
Greenwood Cemetery Newton.
Marilyn will be dearly missed by her
children and extended family.
The family suggests memorials be made
to the American Heart Association, in care of the funeral home.
