Edith Payne Smith
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Edith Payne Smith

  • April 21, 1927 - December 30, 2011
  • Liberty, Missouri
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“I am thankful for the happy memories of Aunt Edith and the enjoyable times visiting at her house. I believe I still have a beautiful tie she made and...Read More » ”
1 of 6 | Posted by: Lindell and Marjorie Page

“Because we lived so far away, my memories of Aunt Edith are relatively few, but in every single one of them, she always had a smile. Our hearts are...Read More » ”
2 of 6 | Posted by: Norlan Page - Winnipeg

“Aunt Edith and I shared the love of crafts. She encouraged me to try new things and always wore sweatshirts I made for her with pride. After my...Read More » ”
3 of 6 | Posted by: Roselyn Sue Laven - Niece

“Aunt Edith was always kind and made me feel welcome. She made two really cute bibs for Audrie and I intend to pass them on to my grandchildren. ”
4 of 6 | Posted by: Stacey Milligan - Kearney, MO

“Sorry for your loss. I remember going to her house as a child. The cousins would have great fun. Sincerely, (Elise's oldest daughter) ”
5 of 6 | Posted by: Wrenda (Vickers) McKnight - Nixa, MO

“I have my dear Aunt's middle name. She was a special aunt that gave me the cute little things we both liked. She was a very talented lady and has...Read More » ”
6 of 6 | Posted by: Elise Leanora (Lewis) Vail - MO


Edith Payne Smith, 84, Liberty, MO passed away December 30, 2011. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, January 6 at Second Baptist Church, Liberty. Burial will follow at Glenridge Cemetery, Liberty. Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday, January 5 at Church-Archer-Pasley Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association.
Mrs. Smith was born April 21, 1927 in Liberty, Missouri to John Houstin and Rosa (Howard) Payne. She was a 1945 graduate of Liberty High School and a 1949 graduate of William Jewell College. On December 25, 1953, she married George Philip Smith. Edith was a lifelong member of Second Baptist Church and also a member of DAR. She enjoyed writing poetry, knitting and crocheting. She made over 1000 caps for the Salvation Army. Edith was preceded in death by her parents and eight siblings. Survivors include her husband, George Philip Smith; three sons, David Payne Smith and wife Suzanne, Easton, Maryland, Houstin G. Smith, Lee's Summit, MO and Stuart S. Smith, Liberty, MO and three grandchildren, Sean Philip Smith, Andrew William Smith and Ashlee Smith.