LaVeta Violet Smith

     LaVeta Violet Smith, 97, Nevada, MO passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at her home in Nevada. LaVeta was born May 27, 1927, in Byron, OK to Floyd Herman and Edith M. (Sayre) Clepper. She was united in marriage to Douglas Wallace Smith on September 21, 1947, in Cherokee, OK and he preceded her in death on April 18, 1999.

     LaVeta was raised in Byron and graduated from Byron High School Class of 1945. She came to Nevada in 1968 where she worked at the Nevada Country Club for 10 years, then worked for Medicalodges Nevada for 27 years until retiring in 2000. LaVeta enjoyed puzzles, listening to Country Music, and crocheting pillows. She was member of the American Legion in Nevada.

     Survivors include five children, Toni Copeland (Bill), Creighton, MO, Terry Smith (Dottie), Nevada, Jimmy Smith (Cindy), Nevada, Jeri Smith, Nevada, and Shauna Horn, Nevada; 11 grandchildren, Gari Waugh, Abbi Haak, Telly Miles, Bradley Copeland, Bryan Copeland, Ian Smith, Mandy Thomas, Matthew Smith, Trevor Smith, Jaiden Cherry, and Hannah Horn; 12 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Lloyd Clepper, Cherokee, OK; one niece and two nephews. In addition to her husband, Douglas, she was preceded in death by her parents, and an infant son, Douglas Joe Smith.

     The family will receive friends from 5-7:00 p.m. on Monday, October 14, 2024, at Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada, MO.  Graveside services will be held at 11:00a.m. on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at Bethel Cemetery in Amorita, OK.

     In lieu of flowers, memorials contributions are suggested in her name to Meals on Wheels c/o Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada.  

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