Deloris “Jeanie” Smith, age 83 of Hamilton, MO, and formerly a lifelong resident of Gallatin, passed away Friday morning, Dec. 4, 2020, at Hillcrest Manor Nursing Home in Hamilton.
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Deloris was born on Feb. 11, 1937, the daughter of Floyd Emanuel and Erma Francis (Place) Tague in Gallatin. She attended Gallatin schools.
On Nov. 7, 1952, she was united in marriage to Alvin Jay Smith in Gallatin. Deloris was a member of the First Baptist Church in Gallatin. She was a devoted farm wife, homemaker, mother, and grandmother. Deloris was a compassionate person, and she had a big heart. She loved everyone she met, and she loved her community. Deloris loved horses and was passionate about her fur babies. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends.
Deloris was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Alvin; siblings, Joyce Hosman, Floyd Tague, Jr., Jerry Tague, David Tague and Ronald Tague; and grandson, Tyler Alan Love.
Survivors include her children: Deborah Carroll of Jamesport; Katherine (Russ) Love of Altamont; Julie (Brad) Tummons of Gallatin; Alan (Leah) Smith of Carson, WA; 10 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Nieces, nephews, cousins, and other extended family members also survive.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are pending. Memorial Service: 4 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, at Stith Funeral Home, Gallatin. Visitation: 2-4 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. Arrangements entrusted to the care and direction of Stith Funeral Home, Gallatin. Online guestbook at www.stithfamilyfunerals.com.