She was born December 13, 1931 in Spring Lake, IL to Curtis and Louella Brown. She married Richard Smith on October 22, 1950 in Manito, IL. He preceded her in death on January 16, 2007. Her parents, two brothers and three sisters also preceded her in death.
Surviving are her four children, Cindy (Don) Leach of Washington, Diana (John) Moses of Normal, Melanie (Bill) Gray of Peoria, and Gary (Nan) Smith of Naperville. Also surviving are eight grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren.
Marie owned Marie's Beauty Shop until retiring in 1976. She was a Sunday school teacher for many years and was a current member of Bethany Baptist Church. She cherished her family, her Bible and told others about Jesus. Marie was a voracious reader.
A funeral service will be on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at 11:00 am with visitation one hour prior to the service at Bethany Baptist Church in Edwards, IL. Dr. Ritch Boerckel will officiate. Burial will follow the service at Swan Lake Memory Gardens in Peoria.
Memorials may be made to Bethany Baptist Church. Online condolences can be submitted at www.davison-fulton.com.
