By Jim Meridith
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  • Visitation

    Sunday, February 4, 2024
    12:00 noon - 2:00 pm
    Ellis Mound Missionary Baptist Church

  • Service

    Sunday, February 4, 2024
    2:00 pm
    Ellis Mound Missionary Baptist Church

    Burial in Baltimore Cemetery

  • Full Obituary

    Correna Smith, 88, of Cisne, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at GreenTree Assisted Living  Facility in Mt. Vernon, Illinois.

    Correna was born May 17, 1935 in Wayne City, Illinois to Robert Leon and Sylvia Muriel Rich. She and  Edward Dale Smith were married  November 18, 1953 in Sims, Illinois, and he preceded her in death on February 13, 2014.

    As an active and long-time member of Ellis Mound Baptist Church, her beautiful songs touched every heart in the room.  She served as Treasurer, Sunday School Teacher, and Church Clerk.

    Correna served as Postmaster of the Johnsonville Post office, and she was very active in the Johnsonville Ruritanettes.

    Her most important and cherished role was that of devoted wife and homemaker.  She especially loved spending time with grandchildren and left them with a legacy rich with special memories.

    Correna possessed a loving spirit, forming a family within the very caring staff members at Greentree Assisted Living Facility.

    Correna is survived by four children, Michael Dale (Shelia) Smith of Woodlawn, IL, Mark Edward (Renee) Smith of Olney, IL, Monty Joe (Denise) Smith of Fairfield, IL, Marty Lyn (Tonya) Smith of Cisne, IL, and a son-in-law Terry Krutsinger of Bluford, IL; fourteen grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren also survive.; one sister Rhonda Miller of Auburndale, FL, two brothers Larry (Susie) Rich of Wayne City, IL. and Randy (Teresa) Rich of Evansville, IN.

    Correna was preceded in death by her parents, husband Edward Dale Smith, son William Murry Smith and daughter Marlena “Susy” Krutsinger, sisters Aldena Hammontree and Wilma Trotter.

    Visitation and Services will be held Sunday, February 4, 2024.  All services will be held at Ellis Mound Missionary Baptist Church near Wayne City.   Visitation is scheduled from 12:00 noon – 2:00 pm; with funeral services to immediately follow at 2:00 pm.   Burial will be at Baltimore Cemetery near Wayne City.

    Memorials in Correna’s honor may be given to Ellis Mound Baptist Church or the Baltimore Cemetery Fund and will be accepted at the church or at the funeral home.

    Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.meridithfuneralhome.com.

    Hosselton-Meridith Funeral Home, Cisne, IL

     

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7 Condolences
 
  1. Judy Shawback / February 2, 2024 at 3:21 pm

    Correna was a very special lady. She will be missed by many. I cannot be there Sunday but you are all in my prayers and thoughts..

    Judy Shawback

  2. Steve and Peggy Deitz / February 2, 2024 at 4:23 pm

    Sincere sympathy

  3. Bill and Charlene Gilmore / February 3, 2024 at 8:23 am

    SORRY TO LEARN OF CORRENA’S PASSING> SHE WAS A LOVING PERSON AND WILL BE MISSED.
    PRAYING GOD TO GIVE PEACE AND COMFORT FOR THE FAMILY

  4. John Hammontree / February 4, 2024 at 12:13 pm

    Aunt Correna was a dear, sweet woman whose faith was displayed in all she did. She was especially dear to my mother, Aldena, and I know there is rejoicing in heaven at the wonderful reunion that is taking place. Correna will be missed by all who knew her and our condolences go out to her beloved family. Her sweet smile and loving demeanor reflected the love of Jesus. May God bless and comfort her loved ones.
    John and Sue Hammontree

  5. Carolyn Matchett / February 5, 2024 at 10:10 am

    Mark, Mike, Monty and Marty I was unable to come to the funeral please know you were in my thoughts and Prayers. I so enjoyed the time I would stop at Johnsonville post office and talk with her. Dale and Correna were an important part of our community. Peace in knowing she is with Dale, together they are watching from Heaven. Prayers for all the family, her children, grandchildren and all who loved her.

  6. Sherry Jones / February 8, 2024 at 10:09 am

    So sorry to hear of Correna’s passing. She was such a special lady and I loved visiting with her at GreenTree. She will be missed!

  7. Joyce Weaver / March 7, 2024 at 7:15 am

    I know Correna will be sadly missed. She was a wonderful friend and she and her family were a big part of my life during our childhood. Her Dad and Mom picked me up every Saturday night and would take us to Wayne City to enjoy time together and see a movie. She had an infectious giggle and I loved her as my best friend during those years. She married my cousin, Dale, and distances and life kept us apart but I never stopped caring about her.
    I am praying that God will comfort you as only He can.

    Love and prayers to all

    Joyce Wright Weaver

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