of Batesville, AR
October 17, 1925 - February 22, 2019
Darlene ''Dolly'' Smith, 93, of Batesville, Arkansas died Friday, February 22, 2019.
She was born Saturday, October 17, 1925 in Maytown, Illinois to Arthur J. and Ella (Clopine) Kessel.
Darlene loved to cook and bake so much that she published her own cook book filled with family recipes, many of which she would make for friends and family during the holidays. She was always a good mother who loved her family dearly and spent much time with her granddaughter who gave Dolly the nickname Gacky. She was a member of The Foxy Ladies of White River chapter of The Red Hat Society, and was a very social person who enjoyed hosting parties, entertaining, and dancing.
She is survived by two daughters, Janet Smith (Doug Lee) of Batesville, Pamela Milton (William) of Richmond, Texas; one sister-in-law, Kathy Kessel of Amboy, Illinois; one grandchild, Caroline Rose Milton of Auburn, Alabama, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Darlene is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Kenneth Smith; one son, Mark Smith; two brothers, Donald and Emil Kessel, and one sister, Henrietta Friel.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to friends, Mitzi Hargan, Sarah Sexton, Zona Yancey, and the caretakers at Woodlawn Nursing Home.
The funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 26, at the Roller-Crouch Funeral Home. Burial will be Friday at Prairie Repose Cemetery in Amboy, Illinois.
Visitation will begin one hour prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Independence County Humane Society at 5 Environmental Dr. Batesville, Ar. 72501.
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7 Condolence(s)
Denise Burnett
Monday, February 25, 2019
Jan,
Think of you during this difficult time. I know how much you loved her and made sure she was taken care of. I pray God will give you comfort.
Denise Burnett
Judy Belcher
Sunday, February 24, 2019
Thinking of y’all....
Kimberly Stevens
Sunday, February 24, 2019
Dolly was a such a sweet lady. I was very blessed to have known her and been able to care for her. I love her and miss her dealry.
Pamela swift
Sunday, February 24, 2019
Jan , Dolly was a sweet lady !! She will be missed, I always told her I loved her she had a beautiful smile !! Just remember Dolly is with God and her family in heaven now ! And we will see her again ! Love you Pam swift
Kim Nephew
Sunday, February 24, 2019
Sure will miss the beautiful lady
Missy Carlile
Saturday, February 23, 2019
Jan, I’m so sorry to hear of your moms passing! She was such a sweet lady, always so kind. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Missy Carlile
Norene Trentini
Saturday, February 23, 2019
Dolly was a dear friend and such a genteel lady. I am sad at her passing but happy to know she is now at peace. Blessings for all her family and friends who will miss her so much.
I so enjoyed serving with her in The Foxy Ladies of White River chapter of The Red Hat Society.