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Submitted: 9/27/22 • Approved: 9/27/22 • Last Updated: 9/30/22 • R1451248-G1176036-S3
Buddy Lou
Oct 11, 1944 - Dec 17, 2005
Frances Louise
Jan 4, 1948 - May 21, 2011
*Obituary
Frances Louise Smith, 63 of Judsonia, Arkansas departed this life for her heavenly home Saturday, May 21, 2011 in Searcy, Arkansas.
She was born Sunday, January 4, 1948 to the late Richard W. and Lois L. Mosley Niswander. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by a brother, Michael D. Niswander.
Frances was a devoted mother and wife. In her spare time she loved to cook and share her talent with her many friends and loved ones.
She retired from Eaton Corporation of Searcy following forty-one dedicated years of service.
She leaves to cherish her memory her husband of forty-four years, Buddy L. Smith of the home; her son, Scott A. Smith; a sister, Rebecca A. Walls and her husband Derward Walls; a faithful friend, Chester, a chocolate Labrador; many nieces, nephews, and a large circle of friends to cherish her memory.
Visitation will be 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 24, 2011 at Roller-Daniel Funeral Home in Searcy.
Funeral services will be officiated by Bro. Keith Tomlinson at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 25, 2011 in the Chapel of Roller-Daniel Funeral Home with interment at Bethlehem Cemetery near Judsonia, Arkansas.
Pallbearers will be Chester Hollace, David Walls, David Allen, Jake Smith, Richard Adams and Steven Stake.
Those serving as honorary pallbearers will be Dave Geaslin and Kevin Briggs.
Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com
*Obituary
Buddy Lou Smith, 71, of Judsonia passed away on December 17, 2015. He was born October 11, 1944 in Searcy to the late Roma Silas Smith and Rose Elizabeth Smith Barker. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 44 years, Frances Louise Smith and sister, Betty Sue Smith Sterling Jansen.
Buddy retired from working in retail after many years of faithful service. He loved fishing, hunting and shooting the bull with his friends. Buddy was a great husband, father, brother and friend.
Buddy is survived by his son, Scott Anthony Smith of Judsonia and brother, David Lee Smith (Evelyn) of Searcy also many other loving family members and friends.
Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 22, 2015, at Roller-Daniel Funeral Home in Searcy with Scotty Burrows officiating. Interment will follow in the Bethlehem Cemetery in Judsonia with Jake Smith, David Walls, Dave Geaslin, Zak Moody, David Allen, and Kevin Briggs serving as pallbearers. Kevin Smith and Wendell Smith will serve as honorary pallbearers. Visitation will be 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Monday evening at the funeral home.
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Contributed on 9/27/22 by hawkinsdonna
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