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Ramona Smith Obituary
A graveside service will be held at 12:30 pm, Monday, April 10, 2017, at Memorial Park Cemetery in Lawrence. Visitation will be held from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm on Monday, April 10, 2017 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence.
Ramona was born in Ottawa, Kansas on November 20, 1928. She was the daughter of Ralph and Marjorie Hayden. She graduated from Liberty Memorial High School in Lawrence.
Ramona was married to Joe Smith on October 23, 1948 in Lawrence. They shared over 43 years together at the time of Joe's death in 1992.
Ramona and Joe started Joe's Bakery in 1952 and they continued ownership until 1981. Their son Ralph, purchased the bakery and owned it from 1981 - 2005. Ramona enjoyed the work and relationships she established with the many people that worked with her. She worshiped at the Free Methodist and Mustard Seed churches. Ramona moved to the Lake of the Ozarks in 2010 with her son Ralph and daughter-in-law Rachel. She lived in an independent living facility until her death.
Ramona is survived by three children, Martha, Lucinda and Ralph; eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Ramon was preceded in death by her husband Joe; and her brother, Ellis Hayden in 2010.
Expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hedgesscottfuneralhomes.com
Arrangements have been placed under the care of Hedges-Scott Funeral Home, Osage Beach, Missouri.
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Sonny Dolan
April 14, 2017
Sorry to Hear about your mom. Jo Ann just loved her. Now she's with Joe.
Pamela Reed
April 9, 2017
Mr and Mrs Smith were my first employer in the mid 70's. I was 12 when I started working at Joe's. My brother and sister both worked for Joe's as well. Joe and Mona Smith were very kind to my family and I have always remembered those days at Joe's Bakery fondly. To the entire Smith family, please accept my family's condolences.
kathy guth
April 8, 2017
Martha, Cindy and Ralph.The memory of your mother will always be with you even though she may not be visible. Hope the good memories help you through this difficult time.
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