CISNE – Correna Smith, 88, of Cisne, IL, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, at GreenTree Assisted Living Facility in Mt. Vernon, IL.
Correna was born May 17, 1935, in Wayne City, IL to Robert Leon and Sylvia Muriel Rich. She and Edward Dale Smith were married Nov. 18, 1953, in Sims, IL, and he preceded her in death on Feb. 13, 2014.
As an active and long-time member of Ellis Mound Baptist Church, her beautiful songs touched every heart in the room. She served as Treasurer, Sunday School Teacher, and Church Clerk.
Correna served as Postmaster of the Johnsonville Post office, and she was very active in the Johnsonville Ruritanettes.
Her most important and cherished role was that of devoted wife and homemaker. She especially loved spending time with grandchildren and left them with a legacy rich with special memories.
Correna possessed a loving spirit, forming a family within the very caring staff members at Greentree Assisted Living Facility.
Correna is survived by four children: Michael Dale (Shelia) Smith of Woodlawn, IL, Mark Edward (Renee) Smith of Olney, IL, Monty Joe (Denise) Smith of Fairfield, IL, Marty Lyn (Tonya) Smith of Cisne, IL, and a son-in-law Terry Krutsinger of Bluford, IL; 14 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren also survive; one sister: Rhonda Miller of Auburndale, FL; two brothers: Larry (Susie) Rich of Wayne City, IL, and Randy (Teresa) Rich of Evansville, IN.
Correna was preceded in death by her parents, husband Edward Dale Smith, son William Murry Smith and daughter Marlena “Susy” Krutsinger, sisters Aldena Hammontree and Wilma Trotter.
Visitation and services will be held Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024. All services will be held at Ellis Mound Missionary Baptist Church near Wayne City. Visitation is scheduled from noon to 2 p.m. with funeral services to immediately follow at 2 p.m. Burial will be at Baltimore Cemetery near Wayne City.
Memorials in Correna’s honor may be given to Ellis Mound Baptist Church or the Baltimore Cemetery Fund and will be accepted at the church or at the funeral home.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.meridithfuneralhome.com.
Hosselton-Meridith Funeral Home, Cisne, IL