Vivian Rose Etta Smith, 89, of Rushville, Missouri passed away Thursday, December 19, 2024 surrounded by family. She was born February 28, 1935 in St. Joseph, MO, daughter of Florence Delois and Lionel "Dollie" Pummell.
On May 9, 1962, she married Francis Smith. Vivian spent many years as a Homemaker and was a foster mother, where she took care of many children over the years. She was an avid bird lover, raised many birds over the years and proud member of the Sierra Club. Her many talents over the years included creating flower arrangements, upholstery work and sewing. She enjoyed playing the piano, dancing and reading, especially her Bible. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother who loved taking care of others. She was a member of Missouri Valley Baptist Church. V
ivian was preceded in death by husband, Francis Smith in 2019, children, Lenetta Decker, Valerie Decker, Robert Smith, Joyce Taylor, her parents, and brothers, Ellis Sr., Donald, Richard and Randolph Pummell.
Survivors include children Dollie Haywood of St Joseph, Laurie (Paul) Billington of St. Joseph, Melonie Decker of St. Joseph, Betheen (Mike) Weems of Rushville, MO, Estella (Gerald) Ferguson of St. Joseph, Katie Smith of Albany, MO, Jonathan (Jennifer) Smith of Rushville, MO, Mike Smith of Atchison, KS, Richard (Cindy) Smith of St. Joseph, Gary Smith of Rushville, MO, Terry (Valerie) Smith of Union Star, MO, grandchildren, Dameon, Duane (Jamie), Leonard, Jeremy (Cheryl), Ginger, Lorea (Russ), Richarda, Matthew, Misty (Chris), Edwin, Clinton (Denise), Jesse (Madison), Athena, Valerie (Chris), Aaron (Sierra), Amber (Eric), Brent, Dillon, Destiney, Shane and Shawn (Shelby), numerous great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren and step-grandchildren, brother, Leon (Gayle) Pummell of Mammoth Spring, AR.Ms.
Smith has been cremated under the care of Rupp Funeral Home. Memorial Service will be 2:00 pm Monday, December 23, 2024 at Rupp Funeral Home, where the family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Monday. Inurnment will be at the Odd Fellows Cemetery in St. Joseph.
