Mary C. Christian-Smith, 81, passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2020 in St. Joseph, MO. She was born October 13, 1939 in Kansas City, MO.
Mary worked at various places, including Clay Francis Grocery, Hy-Klass Grocery, Westab-Mead and K-Mart. Mary's passion was collecting and antiques. She worked for various antique shops and estate sales. She was also a counselor for the 700 Club. Mary was a Christian and attended Word of Life Church.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents: George Blitsch and Edna Gilliland-Best, Gardner Best (step-father). Her spouses: Larry R. Christian and Fred A. Smith, Jr. and a son, Danny L. Christian.
Survivors include three children: Debbie (Christian) Morris (Guy), Darrell Christian (Joyce) and Dirk Christian (Amanda).
Grandchildren: Brandy (Morris) Smart, Jessica (Morris) Gaskins, Evan Morris, Kyler Christian, Kaitlyn (Christian) Haynes, Kayla and Elise Christian and Lauren (Coomer) McReynolds. Great-grandchildren: Ethan Morris, Emma Zayas, Miles Morris, Cecilia Christian, Autumn, Jay and Ayleigh McReynolds. Sister-in-law Joyce (Christian) Gilpin (Mark) and sons Scott and Chad Magoon.
Graveside service will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, December 5, 2020 at Ashland Cemetery. The family requests that attendees wear facial coverings.
