of Benton, AR
April 20, 1923 - January 20, 2017
Lexie Calestia Parsons Smyth passed away in her home surrounded by her family on January 20, 2017, at the age of 93.
Calestia was born on April 20, 1923, in Bauxite, Arkansas, to Jay Parsons and Kathrine Fite Parsons. She graduated from Benton High School and worked as the office manager for the Easy Way Tire Company in Benton. On May 7, 1944, she married Glee Greenhaw Smyth and began her life as an Air Force wife. After he retired, they bought a farm at Shaw where she lived until her death.
She was the owner of Smyth's Vinyl Products, and her purses were sold throughout the United States. She also was one of the founders of the Shaw Volunteer Fire Department.
She is survived by her son James Smyth and daughter-in-law Christy of Shaw; daughter Nathania Smyth Sawyer and son-in-law Paul Sawyer of Little Rock; granddaughters Jenni Pittman and Brandi Smyth of Shaw; and great grandchildren Makenzie Pittman, Lane Pittman, and Montana Smyth of Shaw. She was preceded in death by her husband after 68 years of marriage.
Her funeral will be held at Ebenezer Cemetery in Tull at noon on Tuesday, January 24, 2017.
Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. on Monday, January 23, 2017 at Roller-Ballard Funeral Home in Benton (501-315-4047).
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Shaw Volunteer Fire Department, 5513 Highway 35, Benton, AR 72015.
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7 Condolence(s)
Amanda
Friday, February 10, 2017
My sincere condolences to the family and friends.
Isaiah 25:8
Charles & Jan Carty
Monday, January 23, 2017
James we were so very sorry to see your Mom's obituary in the paper. Our prayers to you and your family at her loss. GOD will be with you through this rough time. Always remember the great times you all shared together and hold those inn your mind and heat forever. She was blessed to have you as her son and you were too by having her as your Mother GOD bless you all.
sherry grant
Monday, January 23, 2017
So sorry to hear about Calestia. She was one of the most interesting people I have ever met. I enjoyed knowing she and Glee. They both were so kind to my family.
Judy Young
Monday, January 23, 2017
James,
I'm so sorry for the loss of your mother. She was a very kind lady. I enjoyed visiting with her when she would come by Pizza Pro and order. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We love ya'll.
Robert, Judy & Sarah Young
Matt Sheridan
Bryan & Tara Sheridan and family
Sandra and Robert Curington
Sunday, January 22, 2017
We understand how hard it is to lose your mom and yours was a dandy! We send our love and prayers to you both, James and Nathania, and to your families.
Bob and Sandy
David and Becky Moore
Saturday, January 21, 2017
So sorry for your families loss! She was a very kind and loving person which we will miss! Prayers for you all!
Kenneth and Willodean Smyth family
Saturday, January 21, 2017
We are very sorry for your loss. She will be greatly missed.