Florence F. Smith's Obituary
Florence F. Smith, 90, of Decatur, passed away Saturday, December 21, 2013 in Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, Mattoon.
Florence was born July 1, 1923, in Mode, IL, the daughter of Walter and Martha (Walls) Nichols. She was an interior decorator, antique dealer and member of Christ Tabernacle Church, Herrick, IL. She married Joe Smith and he preceded her in death on June 29, 1995.
Surviving is her son, Joseph “Butch” (Melissa) Smith of Cowden; daughter-in-law, Marcia Morgason of Strasburg; grandchildren: Shannon Smith of Strasburg, J.P. (Shannon F.) Smith of Stewardson, Elise Howland of CA, and Christopher Smith and Kera Smith of Cowden; great grandchildren: Raeann Smith, Abigail Smith, D.J. Carroll and Ryder Howland; sisters: Jenny Snyder and Violet Sullivan of Decatur; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
In honor of Florence’s wishes cremation services are being provided by the Graceland/Fairlawn Crematory. A memorial service will be held Sunday, December 29, 2013 at 1 p.m. at Mode United Methodist Church. Burial will take place in Mode Cemetery.
The Smith family is being served by the Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 2801 N. Monroe St. Decatur, IL. View the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.moranandgoebel.com.
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