Emily Marie Smith of St. James, Mo., passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009, at the Golden Living Center in St. James, Mo.  Emily Smith was 79 years, and 16 days of age.
Emily Smith was born on Oct. 11, 1930, in Rolla, Mo., to her parents: Ira Ralph and Fae Emily (Brewster) Havens.  Emily was united in marriage to Joseph L. Smith in Rolla, Mo., on June 18, 1947.  Joseph L. Smith passed away on April 1, 2008.
Emily Smith is survived by one son: Joseph P. Smith and wife Alice of Union, Mo.; six daughters: Mary Lindsey and husband Bill of Rolla, Mo.; Barbara Wagoner and husband Richard of Rolla, Mo.; Vicki McClanahan of Cedar Hill, Mo.; Pamela Bosch of Chilhowee, Mo.; Melody Smith of Cuba, Mo.; and Angela Scheel and husband Danny of St. James, Mo.; one brother: Phillip Havens of Rolla, Mo.; five sisters: Christine Black of Rolla, Mo.; Irene Hart of Atlanta, Ga.; Blanche Lortz of Rolla, Mo.; Jane Light of Rolla, Mo., and June Hitt of Slidell, La.; along with 14 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren; and a host of family and friends.  Emily will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved her.
Emily Smith is preceded in death by her parents: Ira Ralph and Fae Emily (Brewster) Havens; her husband: Joseph L. Smith; one brother: Paul Havens; and one son-in-law: Daired McClanahan.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, 2009, at the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Mo.
Services will be conducted at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, 2009, at the Jones Funeral Home Chapel in St. James, Mo., with Gary Teague; Phil Havens; Bill Lindsey and Richard Wagoner officiating.
Memorials may be made to Regional Hospice; 514 W. Fremont; Lebanon, Mo., 65536.
Those wishing to leave online condolences may do so at www.jonesfunerals.com.
All arrangements are under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Mo.