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      Private graveside to be held at a later date.

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      Velma Smith, 93, of Albion, IL passed away on Sunday September 25, 2022, at Meadowbrook Nursing Home in Grayville, IL. She was born in Walser Creek neighborhood near West Salem, IL on April 17, 1929, to Alva and Doris (Dewitt) Libke.

      Velma grew up in West Salem and graduated High School there. After high school she started working at the Shoe Factory in Olney, IL. Then she met the man of her future, Cyril Smith and they got married while he was still in the service. Soon they had two children Randy and Rhonda.

      Velma was an avid worker, she helped her husband in their dry cleaning business and worked many hours at Champion Laboratories. She loved growing plants, and was amazing at it, she had a green thumb. Velma was a great cook and taught her daughter a lot about cooking through the years. She was always there for her family and everyone. Velma took a lot of time and patience with all of her grandchildren, always baby sitting them and loving every minute of her time spent with them.

      She was a member of the United Methodist Church.

      Velma is preceded in death by her husband, Cyril Smith, sister Mildred Ibbotson, brother, Louie Libke, daughter-in-law Connie Smith.

      She is survived by daughter, Rhonda Worthey, son Randy (Karen) Smith, grandchildren and great grandchildren, Andrea (Kiran)Koritala and son Ethan , Leander, TX, Angie (Terry) Smith and their daughter Leanna and their son Anthony of Robinson, IL, Forest (Michelle) Uberreste, Hendrum, MN,  Clint (Allissa) Wheatley and daughters Emri and Iyla, Spring, TX and Austin Worthey, Evansville, IN

      A private graveside service will be held at a later date with interment in Graceland Cemetery, Albion, IL.

      Ingram Meridth Funeral Home, Albion, IL

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    1. Stan Smith / September 27, 2022 at 11:56 am

      Randy and Rhonda

      We were saddened to learn of your Mother’s passing and we’re sorry we can’t make it up for her services. I was really pleased to see Randy on my last trip home. I’m sorry I didn’t get around to see Velma or Rhonda, but there’s never enough time when it counts.

      May God bless Velma, both of you, and your families.

      Love from Texas, Stan & Melissa Smith

    2. Curtis Ingram / September 27, 2022 at 4:13 pm

      Sorry to hear of Velma’s passing. A very engaging person.
      You have our sympathy.
      Curtis & Dolores Ingram

    3. Danny Lankford / September 29, 2022 at 8:02 am

      Condolences on the passing of Velma. Always a friendly, sweet lady.
      God Bless

    4. Linda Saxe / October 7, 2022 at 9:17 am

      Rhonda and Randy
      So sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing.
      I enjoyed talking with Velma through the years. She was such a great lady.
      My thoughts and prayers for comfort to all of the family.

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