Beckham CO OK - Obit for Bernice Smith

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SMITH Bernice
 Funeral services for Bernice Smith will be conducted Thursday, February
21, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel of Elk City with
Rev. Ross Craig officiating.  Interment will follow in the Fairlawn
Cemetery, Elk City, Beckham County, Oklahoma under the direction of the
Martin Funeral Home of Elk City.
 Bernice Smith was born November 17, 1908 in Elk City, Oklahoma to Andrew
Iradell Jackson and Lilly Mae Langshaw Garrett and passed away Monday,
February 18, 2002 at the age of 93.  Bernice lived in Elk City most all
of her life and attended school in Elk City where she graduated.  Bernice
spent most of her working career as a practical nurse and homemaker.  She
was an active member of the Herbert W. Armstrong World Wide Church of God
and dedicated active 60 year member of Home Extension Clubs.  Involved in
many community, education and civic projects.  Honored and received a
national certificate for being an Ageless Hero.  Dedicated herself to
family, church, community and anyone in need.  A very loving, caring,
courageous mother.
 Bernice was preceded in death by her 0parents, six brothers and sisters,
Stacie Harrell, Florence, Ethel, Hugh, Arthur, Fred and one
great-granddaughter.
 She is survived by one son, Everett Lee Smith of Elk City; one daughter,
Katherine Ruf of Oklahoma City; four grandchildren, Everett Lee Smith,
Jr. of Guymon, Gary Smith of Elk City, Samantha Smith of Elk City, Donald
Ruf of Oklahoma City; seven great grandchildren; one nephew, Donald
Garrett of Elk City; nieces, Beverly Jones of Elk City and Delana Craig
of Midwest City.  Many other nieces, nephews and cousins
 The Elk City Daily News, Elk City, OK 20-Feb-2002