- Victoria A. Smith
Born: May 25, 1859
Died: March 24, 1927
- In memory of Mrs. Victoria A. Bennett Smith, daughter of William amd Mary
Bennett, who was born May 25, 1859 and departed this life, March 24, 1927. She
was married Oct. 8, 1876 to John Bess Smith. To this union eight children were
born, all of whom are living except one infant son, who preceded her to the
great beyond. All her children were at her bedside during the last week of her
life, at the old home place 1 1/2 miles west of Patton. They are: William W.
and Mrs. Naoma Davis of Patton, Theodore Smith of Senath, Alonzo G. Smith of
Lutesville, Mrs. Laura Shrum of Fredericktown and Sidney and Archa of Flat
River. She leaves to mourn her death, besides her husband and children, 32
grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren, 4 brothers, Tom Bennett of Patton, Jim
Bennett of Fredericktown, Ed Bennett of Elvins, Dock Bennett of Cape Girardeau, and
4 sisters, Mrs. Frank Henson of Cape Girardeau, Mrs. John Mills of Marquand,
Mrs. Rose Berry and Mrs. Cora Henson of Colo. Mr and Mrs Smith spent more than
50 years of happy married live together. Funeral services were conducted by
her pastor, Rev. T. H. Jenkins. After services, her body was laid to rest in
the Patton Cemetery, March 26, 1927.
Submitted by
Helen L. Smith Hoke
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