Obituary of Ellene Smith

Vonda Ellene Smith went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at the Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Simla, CO at the age of 85 on September 24, 2009. Ellene entered this world on March 14, 1924 to the proud parents of Jeff and Etolia (Quinn) Cox in Limon, CO. She attended Limon School for 12 years graduating class of 1942. On May 14, 1943 she married the love of her life Rev. Richard Smith of Limon, CO. Ellene is survived by daughters Sharon Adkins and the late Ron Adkins of Limon, CO and Vonda Hall and husband Larry of Dove Creek, CO. Daughter-in-law Janell Smith of San Jose, CA, seven grand-kids; Chris Adkins of Portage, IN, Scott Adkins of Park Forest, IL, Lanise Nalley of Park Forest, IL, Kevin Hall, Jason Hall and Crystal Hall of Dove Creek, CO and Bryan Smith of San Jose, CA. She is also survived by thirteen great-grand-kids and four sisters; Margie Yurchick of Greeley, CO, Norma Kontour of Lochbue, CO, Nina Reschke (Frank) of Perry, OK, Karen Kesterson (Bill) of Greeley, CO, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Ellene was preceded in death by her parents; husband Richard, son George Smith and son-in-law Ron Adkins. A funeral service will be held for Ellene Smith 10:00am Tuesday September 29,2009 at the United Methodist Church Limon, Colorado. Visitation will be held from 1-4pm Monday September 28, 2009 at the Love Funeral Limon, Colorado. Memorial contributions may be left to Every Home For Christ P.O. Box 64000 Colorado Springs, Colorado 80962.