Regina R. Smith, 73, of Kansas City, Kansas passed away September 17, 2020 at the Olathe Hospice House. A drive-up visitation is welcome to all friends and family and will be held from 1-2 PM, Saturday, September 26, 2020 at Chapel Hill-Butler Funeral Home, 701 N. 94th St., Kansas City, KS 66112. A private funeral with burial in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens will take place due to COVID-19 restrictions. A Facebook livestream can be joined at 2:15 PM, Saturday to support the family during the funeral at fb.com/ chapelhillbutler.
Regina was born January 4, 1947 in Adrian, Missouri to Roy and Helen Prettyman who proceeds her in death. She is survived by her brother, Roy (Jean) Prettyman of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, husband Gary Smith (of 45 years) in KCK, two daughters, Stacey (Chris) Bell of Topeka and Melinda (Tony) Dusil of Basehor; five grandchildren, Ryan and Reese Bell, Kayleigh, Chelsea, and Allyson Dusil; many nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.
Regina retired from Kansas City Kansas Community College in 2009 as an administrative assistant. Six months later, she returned to KCKCC where she completed 30 years of service on July 30, 2020. During her retirement years, Regina enjoyed fishing, camping, quilting, and spending time with her family. She made and donated over two hundred cloth face masks to Benton County Missouri Health Clinics and Hospitals. She also crocheted over fifty cradles and prayer squares for families of miscarried and/or stillborn babies through the Bridget’s Cradles foundation in Wichita, KS.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Olathe Hospice House
