Roberta M. Smith

1921 - 2010

Roberta M. Smith, 88, of Springfield, formerly of Chandlerville, passed away at her home at 12:35 a.m. on Saturday, June 5, 2010. She was born September 13, 1921 in Saidora TWP, in Mason County, IL to Orville and Maize (Richards) Shoemaker. She married Milton L. Smith on July 30, 1938. He preceded her in death on January 28, 1995.

Mrs. Smith is survived by two daughters, Marsha (Bob) Brancecum and Veronica Falconburg, both of Springfield, 13 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, 8 great-great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Also surviving is one brother, Clyde Shoemaker, of Chandlerville. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son, Myron Lee Smith, daughter, Mary Louise Nelson, brother Floyd Shoemaker and sister, Marjorie Helton.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 8, 2010 at the Lintner-Hurley Funeral Home in Chandlerville. Visitation will be held on Monday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., also at the funeral home. Burial will follow the services at Bethel Cemetery near Bath. Rev. Terry Sims will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mrs. Smith’s family. Online memorial messages may be left for the family at www.hurleyfh.com.

Lintner-Hurley Funeral Home in Chandlerville is in charge of arrangements.