of Paris, AR
March 19, 1930 - May 18, 2013
Gloria Dean Smith, 83 of Paris, Arkansas passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2013 in Paris. She was born on March 19, 1930 in Benton, Arkansas to her parents James Edward and Opal (Teeter) Ashburn. She was a homemaker and a member of First Assembly of God Church in Paris.
Gloria is preceded in death by her parents, James and Opal Ashburn; husband, Pete Smith and sons, Michael Smith and Donald Smith.
Gloria is survived by her daughter, Denice Bell and husband Lendol of Paris, Arkansas; four children that she raised as her own, Nora Chapman of Florida, Theresa Berg of Paris, Arkansas, Craig Farrell of Paris, Arkansas and Bill Farrell of Dallas, Texas; two brothers, Earl Roy Teeter and Carroll Teeter both of Midlothian, Texas; two grandchildren, Patricia Bell of Paris, Arkansas and Eddie Bell and wife Tiffany of Kilbourne, Louisiana and one great granddaughter, Erinelizabeth Star Bell of Paris, Arkansas.
Visitation will be held from 2:00-4:00 p.m., on Sunday, May 19, 2013 at Roller Funeral Home Chapel in Paris
Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Monday, May 20, 2013 at First Assembly of God Church in Paris officiated by Rev. Kenny Maness, Rev. Wayne Smith and Rev. Earl Ray Teeter. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery in Paris under the direction of Roller Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Douglas Smith, Mark Waltman, Dan Cummins, Jimmy Lee Boren, Craig Farrell and Paul Moore.
Honorary pallbearers will be Larry Don Smith and Thomas Robberson.
Always had a smile on her face. Never heard a harsh word in all the years I had the privilege of knowing her. She endured a lot of life challenges with grace and humility.
She was there in the time of need for others with a giving heart. No matter who you were, if you knew Gloria, Pete, Michael or Don, you were family to them!!! It's comforting to know that she is reunited with The Savior and her loved ones! What a homecoming that is happening now in heaven!!!
Thank you for being there for me and mine!
Until we meet again,
Connie
My heart breaks with all of you. Gloria was always like a second mom to me. Wish I was there with all of you. Love, Rhonda white
My heart breaks with all of you. Gloria was always like a second mom to me. Wish I was there with all of you. Love, Rhonda white
Wow, what a sweet lady. We've had the privilege of knowing and loving Gloria for years. She maed such an impact on our lives.
My condolences to this beautiful family. May you find comfort in knowing that death is only temporary and we will see our loved ones again. Acts 24:15 Revelation 21:4