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E. Ruth Smith
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E. Ruth Smith

May 13, 2013 — October 28, 2013

E. Ruth Smith
E. Ruth Smith, 92, Topeka, died October 28, 2013, at Plaza West, Topeka. She was born May 13, 1921, at Delia, Kansas, the daughter of Jesse Lee and Martha Ellen (Perkins) Hayden.
Surviving are her husband of 74 years, James Kendall Smith; a daughter: Judy Murray of Topeka; a son and daughter-in-law: Gary and Sue Smith of Smithville, Texas; a brother and sister-in-law: Glenn and Linda Hayden of Raytown, Missouri; nine grandchildren: Kimberly Bruton (Bob), Corey Smith (Jeanna), Kelly Wiley (Lane), Carrie van der Wal (Hans), Stacy Green (Greg), Tracey Caulk (Lance), Amy Labby (Scott), Melissa Kern (Rory), and Scott Smith; fourteen great-grandchildren: Brett James (Shelby), Brian James, Breeanna Davenport (Mark), Brooks Smith, Jared Wiley, Odin van der Wal, Torin van der Wal, Jane Sonnichsen, Jessica Caulk, Shelby Caulk, Keaton Labby, Ryan Labby, Wyatt Hillyer, and Luke Hillyer; and three great-great-grandchildren: Mara Grau-James, Lorelai Grau-James, and Alex Davenport.
Funeral services will be 1:00 PM, Saturday, November 2, 2013, at Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel, 245 NW Independence Avenue. Interment follows in Holton Cemetery.
The family will receive friends and loved ones from 7:00 to 8:00 PM, Friday, at the funeral chapel.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Susan G. Komen Fund,5005 LBJ Parkway, Suite 250, Dallas, TX 75244.
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Friday, November 1, 2013

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Saturday, November 2, 2013

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Holton Cemetery

, Holton, KS 66436

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