In loving memory of

Irene Smith
October 13, 2017

Irene J. Smith, age 91, of Quincy, died on Friday, October 13, 2017 at 8:40 pm in Good Samaritan Home.

Irene was born November 21, 1925 in Grand Island, Nebraska, the daughter of Henry and Elizabeth Nagel Jacoby. She married Cecil B. Smith on September 12, 1943 in Grand Island, Nebraska. He preceded her in death on March 20, 2006.

Irene was very skilled oil painter, and she was a member of the China Painters Club in Quincy. She was a member of Faith Journey Church. Irene and Cecil enjoyed camping in their RV. She always had large gardens and enjoyed watching the hummingbirds that her flowers would attract. Irene loved the moments spent visiting with her family and cooking for her grandchildren.

Survivors include two daughters, Jacqueline (Royce) Casey of Quincy, and Cynthia (Bob) Hollis of Dandridge, TN; her son Jeff's companion, Lila Frusher of Mesa, AZ; nine grandchildren, Major Joel (Robin) Bliven, and Joy (Keith) Bailey, both of North Carolina, Karen (Todd) Casey Holtmann of St. Louis, MO, Kevin (Nicole) Casey of Rockford, IL, and Tanya (Jim) Heberlein, Anne Smith, Susan (Joe) Lederhos, Kody Smith and Bryan Smith, all of Colorado; 12 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband, Irene was preceded in death by her parents, a son, Jeffrey Smith, three brothers Elmer, Lloyd, and Harold Jacoby, and a sister, Edna Windmiller.

Memorial Service: 11:00 am on Friday, October 20, 2017 at Good Samaritan Home with Chaplain James Riley officiating.

Memorials: Quincy K9 Connection or the Quincy Humane Society

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Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors are in charge of the arrangements.

 

 

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Paula starman wrote on Oct 14, 2017:

"Love thus wonderful lady my prayers go out to all her family"