Melva Marie Smith

June 17, 1946 — July 19, 2018

Melva M. Smith, age 72, of Topeka passed away Thursday, July 19, 2018 at her home in Topeka. Melva was born June 17, 1946 in rural Waverly, Kansas the daughter of Fred and Una Faye Shaffer Greeve. She married Robert Smith October 21, 1979. He preceded her in death July 10, 2010. Bob and Melva were avid campers and fisherman. She worked for Topeka School District #501 as a para. She later worked and volunteered at South Village Community Living. Her love for dogs inspired her to foster two shelter dogs. She shared her home with Khan and York and they kept her active. She was preceded in death by a son, Scott Combes October 13, 2002 and two brothers, Steve and Larry Greeve. She is survived by a daughter, Brenda Rich of Alabama and sisters, Rosella Reece of Burlingame and Thelma Knight of Ottawa; half sisters, Karen Wessel of Burlingame and Valee Brown of Osage City; three step daughters, many grandchildren; great grandchildren; nieces and nephews and a world of friends.
Memorial services will be Saturday, July 28, 2018 at 11:00 am the Davidson Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Helping Hands Humane Shelter and sent in care of the Davidson Funeral Home. davidsonfuneral.com.

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