Wanda J. (Kidwell) Smith

Wanda J. Smith

Age 87, of Dayton, took her Heavenly flight on Tuesday, February 1, 2022. Wanda was born January 16, 1935 in Neverfail, TN to the late Beecher E. Kidwell and Ona (Eldridge) & Roy Hodge. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 51 years, Owen “Tiny” Smith in 2005; her son, Jimmy (2006); son-in-law, Lester Gibbons (2020); daughter-in-law, Betty Gibbons Smith (2018); siblings, Richard & John Kidwell, Alice Baker, Sue Burchfield & Betty Gibbs.

Wanda was a 1953 graduate of Kiser High School; retired from ASPM and she was a long-time member of North Dayton Baptist Church.

Wanda is survived by her daughter, Carol Gibbons; sons, Russell Smith, Jeff (Tara) Smith; daughter-in-law, Sheri Smith; grandchildren, Brian, Jason, Toshia, Rita, Britni, James, Jeff Jr., Chrissy & Jamie; great grandchildren, Cristen, Kodi, Khloe, Courtney, Kyle, Scott, Tyler, Taylor, Angelo, Noah, Bailey, Brody, Elliot, Troy & Alex; great great grandchildren, Davin, Sienna, Elet, Kam, Mia, Luke & Waylon; two sisters, Vivian Rinehart & Linda Stuthers; and by numerous nieces, nephews and good friends.

The family will be receiving friends from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m., Monday, February 7, at Morton & Whetstone Funeral Home, 139 S. Dixie Dr., Vandalia. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Dayton Memorial Park Cemetery.