Nancy Smith

Nancy L. Smith, 65, of Iola, Kansas, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, March 11, 2012, surrounded by her family after a two year battle with cancer. Nancy was born January 25, 1947, at Chanute, Kansas, the daughter of Leonard W. and Ella Mae (Marsh) Colvin. She grew up in Chanute and graduated from Chanute High School in 1965. On April 16, 1966, Nancy married Galen L. Smith in Chanute. They made their home at rural Moran and later divorced. She moved to Iola five years ago. Nancy worked as a secretary at Litwins, Klein Tool, at Loren Korte's Agency in Moran and for Paul Porter in Iola until she retired due to health reasons in 2010. Nancy enjoyed shopping trips with her daughters and her sister, gardening and spending time with her grandchildren. She was a member of the Iola Elks. SURVIVORS: 3 Daughters: Angela G. Willis & husband, Dan of rural Iola, KS, Amy S. Wilson & husband, Chuck of rural Kincaid, KS and Amanda L. Baker & husband, Jason of Towanda, KS 1 Sister: Judy Garver & husband, Elvert "Al" of Monett, MO 9 Grandchildren: Kristin & Tyler Fehr, Brett Willis, Payton & Trevor Wilson, Abby, Aidan, Ryleigh & Madalynn Baker 2 Great Grandchildren: Emalee & Colton Thompson A number of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends She was preceded in death by her parents and a great-nephew, Cameron Garver. VISITATION: 6:00-8:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 13, 2012, at the Waugh-Yokum & Friskel Chapel in Iola. FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 14, 2012, at Wesley United Methodist Church in Iola. BURIAL: Highland Cemetery, Iola, KS MEMORIAL: Allen County Hospice Memorial gifts may be left with the Waugh-Yokum & Friskel Memorial Chapel of Iola, which is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences for the family may be left on this website, www.iolafuneral.com .