Sharlotte Louise Smith

Sharlotte Louise (Shelden) Smith, one of twelve children born to the late William and Nellie (Ross) Shelden, was born August 22, 1937 in Hooker, Missouri where she grew up. Sharlotte attended elementary school in Hooker and then transferred to Waynesville High School where she graduated. In June 1956, Sharlotte was united in marriage to Gerald Truman Smith in Waynesville, Missouri. They shared 42 years of marriage and were blessed with two sons: Robert Wayne Smith and Roger Charles Smith. While her boys were small, Sharlotte worked as a cashier at Grandview Grocery. She enjoyed being close to keep an eye on her boys, but also enjoyed visiting with all the patrons that came in. After being at the store for ten years, Sharlotte earned her real estate agent license and became an agent for Century 21 and worked for them for ten years. In her later years, Sharlotte enjoyed working at the Pulaski County Library in Waynesville. In her spare time, Sharlotte enjoyed being outdoors while hunting for deer and squirrel, mushrooms and picking greens. She was an amazing chef and baker and she loved fixing meals for her family and friends. She was an avid reader and especially enjoyed reading about local history. Sharlotte was involved in her community and was a member of the Pulaski County Historical Society and was also responsible for starting the Hooker Cemetery Board, which she served on for several years. Sharlotte attended the First Assembly of God in St. Robert, Missouri for several years. Sharlotte passed away Monday, January 23, 2017 in the Life Care Center of Waynesville, Missouri having attained the age of seventy-nine years. She will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all those that knew and loved her. Sharlotte leaves to cherish her memory, her two children: Roger Charles Smith and wife Karla K. Smith of Rolla, MO and Robert Wayne Smith and wife Pamela Rhea Smith of Devil’s Elbow, MO; five grandchildren: Mandee R. Gray, Dustin R. Dalton and wife Vinessa, Katie Marie Hoefer, Joshua Lee Vivone, Sarah Elizabeth Monzyk and husband Jonathan Paul Monzyk; eight great grandchildren: Jonathan W. Moyers, T.J. Gray, Dakota Gray, Cole Herron, Alexis Dalton, Levi Dalton, Scout Monzyk and Ava Monzyk; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents, Sharlotte was preceded in death by her husband: Gerald Truman Smith; eleven siblings; and one great-granddaughter: Mia Grace Dalton. Services were held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 25, 2017 in the Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville / St. Robert with Pastor Lindell Shelden officiating. The songs “The Lighthouse”, “In the Garden” and “How Great Thou Art” were played. Serving as escorts were Jon Wayne Moyers, Jeremy Shelden, Roy Dale Shelden, Mark Shelden, Danny Shelden and Edwin Shelden. Serving as honorary escorts were Fred Shelden, Randy Willetts and T.J. Gray. Burial followed in the Hooker Cemetery of Devil’s Elbow, Missouri. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Sharlotte Smith and may be left at the funeral home.

Sharlotte Louise Smith

August 22, 1937 - January 23, 2017