In Memory of

Arlene Smith

October 1, 1935 - June 8, 2024

Obituary

Arlene Smith, 88, Lee’s Summit, MO, died June 8, 2024, at Lee’s Summit HospitalFuneral services will be held Friday, June 14 at 11:30 AM with a visitation preceding at 10:00 AM at Langsford Funeral Home.  

Lois Arlene Probert was born on October 1, 1935, at home in a Dade County farmhouse to Max Probert and Louise Woods Probert.  She graduated from high school in Golden City, MO, in 1953.  She married Ray Smith in 1954.  Ray preceded her in death in 1997. 

They had 4 children: Denise, Doug, Tony, and Denton.  When her children were young, Arlene was home with them.  In 1973, she went to work at Hallmark in the graphics department, retiring in 1993, after 20 years. 

Arlene attended the First Baptist Church of Lee’s Summit, where she taught Sunday School and worked on mission projects for many years. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray; son, Denton; and sister, Maxine Probert. 

She is survived by her daughter, Denise (Robert) Woods and sons, Doug Smith, Debbie Smith,  and Tony (Christy) Smith; grandchildren: Tiffany Garcia, Tye Garcia, Desiree (Kenny) Holtz, Delaney Smith, Sarah (Eric) Harvey, Amanda Moon, Shelden Moon, Evan (Alyssa) Woods, Garrett Woods; great-grandchildren: Selena, Viviana, Reverie, Kruz, James, Christian, Adriyanna, Makynna, Ava, Sutton, and Amelia; sister, Doris (Marvin) Earl and brother, Jerry (Connie) Probert; numerous nieces and nephews. Her nieces Barbara and Carol were very special to her.

Many other family members, friends and neighbors will miss Arlene.  As a special request, Arlene asked that friends and family wear bright colors to the service to honor her memory.

Memorials may be given to the First Baptist Lee’s Summit church 2 NE Douglas St, Lees Summit, MO 64063. 

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Arlene (GG) was a very special and sweet lady. She was very loving and special to Viviana and Kruz and will be sorely missed by many. My condolences.

My family condolences for the children and grandchildren of Arlene. Our prayers go out for you. Love to all of you.

Arlene was a wonderful person and neighbor. We lived next door for several years and enjoyed them.

Visitation

Friday, June 14, 2024
10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Langsford Funeral Home
115 SW 3rd St
Lee’s Summit, MO 64063

Services

Friday, June 14, 2024
11:30 AM
Langsford Funeral Home
115 SW 3rd St
Lee’s Summit, MO 64063