Alberta Smith Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Alberta Smith, 98, of Milwaukee, WI (formerly of Keota) passed away Thursday, October 18, 2012 at Wauwatosa, WI. She was born September 18, 1914 in Paris, AR to Jessie James and Elvada Octavia (Dunkin) Ingrum. Alberta was a very active and fun loving person. She loved to read, travel and spend time with her family. She was a homemaker and the widow of Roland Smith. Alberta loved her Lord and was a long time member of the Rock Ford Free Will Baptist Church. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. She is survived by two daughters, Glenda Lee of Milwaukee, WI, Lawana Johnson and Husband Foster of Tamaha; one son, Doyle Smith and wife Joyce of Keota; eight grand children, Dr. Joseph and wife Dr. Laure Lee of Minneapolis, MN, Shannon Blevins and husband Grey of Milwaukee, WI, Moody Smith and wife Shawna of Keota, Joye Smith of Keota, Dr. Shaye and husband Dr. Anthony Burke of Evans, GA, Foster “Tray” and wife Jodi Johnson of Pocola, Kamye Johnson Engle of Daingerfield, TX, Roland Johnson and wife Cally of Keota; fourteen great-grandchildren; two sisters, Ola Matlock Young of Keota and Violet Simpson Williamson of Poteau. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jessie and Elvada Ingrum; her husband, Roland Smith; two brothers, Alvie Ingrum and Chester Griffin; four sisters, Jessie Smith, Goldie, Dollie and Ila Ingrum. Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Sunday, October 21, 2012 at R.E. Shearwood Memorial Chapel with Rev. John Pruitt and Rev. Foster “Tray” Johnson officiating. Eulogist will be Moody Smith. Pallbearers will include Joseph “Jody” Lee, Moody Smith, Foster “Tray” Johnon, Roland Johnson, Bruce Engle and Tony Smith. Burial will follow at the Keota Cemetery under the direction of King & Shearwood Funeral Home of Stigler.

Alberta Smith

September 18, 1914 - October 18, 2012