Barbara Lou Smith, 82, Rossville, passed away Thursday, December 8, 2022 at a local care center.
Barbara was born December 30, 1939 in Rossville, the daughter of Leroy and Jennie (Heiland) DeGraff. She attended Seaman Schools.
She was a homemaker.
She was a member of the Rossville United Methodist Church.
She enjoyed karaoke, crafting, and collecting tribal memorabilia.
Barbara married William Smith in 1981. Survivors include daughters, Gail (Darrell) Kirkwood, Karen Shutts; 6 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; son, LeRoy Barry; and daughters, Mary Ruth Barry and Julie Barry Brandenburgh.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at the Parker-Price Funeral Home, 245 NW Independence. Burial will follow at the Rossville Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Prairie Wind Hospice.
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