Roxanne Smith – Benton

Roxanne M. “Missy” Smith, 51, of Benton IL, passed away at 8:02 a.m., on Friday, April 21, 2017 at her residence.

She was born on June 18, 1965 to Ray and Margaret (Ross) Smith in Moline, IL. Roxanne was a graduate of Rend Lake College. She was an LPN and previously worked for Helia Healthcare of Energy for 15 years. Roxanne finally received her dream job in 2010, working for the VA Medical Center in Marion as an LPN.

On August 6, 2015, she retired from the VA Medical Center.  Roxanne was a loving daughter and mother.  She enjoyed spending time at Rend Lake watching the beautiful sunsets and fishing.  Roxanne was a dear friend to many and offered strong social support for them.

Roxanne is survived by her parents, Ray and Margaret (Ross) Smith of Benton, IL; a daughter, Ashley Smith and companion Mark Crider of Benton, IL; two sisters, Vickey Simpson and husband Greg of Ash Grove, MO., Kimberly Cunningham and Jeff of Willard, MO; five brothers, Ray E. Smith of Springfield, MO., Kevin J. Smith of Abingdon, IL., Steve Smith and wife Kathy of Eldridge, IA., Rodney D. Smith of WI., and Bill Vandewoestyne of Rochester, MN; her four loving pets, Sadie, Missy, Rosie and Hector; her two loving grand pets, Zoey and Bentley; a lifelong friend, Donna King; two dear friends, Roxanne Perkins and Cheryll Mack; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Marie and Aurther Ross, Beatrice (Corn) Atchison, Hollis Smith, and Juanita McSparin; a sister, Peggy Sue (Smith) Aplin; a special uncle, Les Ross; and a niece, Charity Sunday Graves.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Marie and Aurther Ross, Beatrice (Corn) Atchison, Hollis Smith, and Juanita McSparin; a sister, Peggy Sue (Smith) Aplin; a special uncle, Les Ross; and a niece, Charity Sunday Graves.

The Smith family would like to extend a special thank you to Donna from Celtic Hospice for her kind hearted compassion and care.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Pate Funeral Home, 301 S. Main St., Benton, IL.

Memorial services will be held on Sunday, April 23, 2017, 12:30 p.m., at the Brady Cemetery, Akin, IL.  A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family, and will be accepted at the funeral home.

Online condolences can be given at www.patefh.com.