Cora Bell (Mitchell) Smith

Cora Bell (Mitchell) Smith, daughter of the late Adam Eli and Charity Bell (Rogers) Mitchell, was born November 3, 1911 in Camden County, Missouri where she grew up and attended school. On October 19, 1927, Cora was married to Clarence Edward Smith. They shared over 50 years of marriage together and were blessed with four children: Lee Joseph, Lloyd Edward, Norman Lynn and Edith. Clarence preceded her in death on September 24, 1978. Cora was an expert seamstress and used her talent to help provide for her family. While the kids were growing up, Cora made most of their clothes and also took in sewing for many. She made many craft items, which are still in many homes in the area. During her working years, Cora worked in several area factories as a seamstress. She worked in the shoe factories in Richland and Dixon and also at the Lee Garment Factory in Lebanon. At a young age, Cora accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as her Savior and was baptized. She was currently a member of the Beulah Baptist Church and attended faithfully until her health permitted her from doing so. Cora went home to be with Lord at 5:57 p.m., Wednesday, June 24, 2009 in her daughter’s home at the age of 97 years, 7 months and 21 days. Cora will be sadly missed, but fondly remembered by four children: Lee Joseph Smith Ruth) of Sonora, California, Lloyd Edward Smith (Ruby), and Norman Lynn Smith all of Richland, and Edith Annabell Marshall of Stoutland; a cousin raised as her brother: Gene Massey and a niece raised as a sister: Neoma Caffey, both of Kansas City, MO; 14 grandchildren; 29 great grandchildren; 19 great-great grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents and husband, Cora was preceded in death by four sisters: Mamie Rickerson, Vurnie Mitchell, Elsie Mitchell and Ruth Mitchell; one brother: Ellis Mitchell; daughter-in-law: Alice Smith; son-in-law: Raymond Marshall; great grandson: Benjamin June and one great-great grandson: Jase Bradley York. Funeral services were held at 2:00 P.M., Sunday, June 28, 2009 in the Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Richland with Rev. David West officiating. Soloist Brenda Yakle sang “Amazing Grace”, “Will The Circle Be Unbroken” and “I Believe” while Guitarist Pastor Rick Hill accompanied her. Serving as escorts were Jimmy Smith, David Smith, Kennie York, Kevin Ellzey, Doug Scott, James Taylor, Billy Chandler, Travis Smith, Kevin Smith, Joey Scott, Jim Dooley, Bradley York, Jim Dooley, Bradley York, Ted York and Lee Gideon. Burial followed in the Beulah Cemetery near Richland, MO Services were under the direction of Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Richland. Memorial contributions may be given in memory of Cora Bell Smith to Gideon Bibles and may be left at the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.memorialchapelsandcrematory.com

Cora Bell (Mitchell) Smith

November 3, 1911 - June 24, 2009