Florence Eloise Smith, of Durant, Okla., passed from this life on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019 in Durant, Okla. at the age of 83. She was born on Thursday, Sept. 3, 1936 in San Bernardino, Calif. to Hugh and Earmell Mae (Tucker) Hamill.
Florence came to Oklahoma in 1950 from San Bernardino, Calif. She graduated from Gore, Okla. High School in 1954. She enjoyed playing basketball in high school. She was the co-owner of Smithway Nursery and Bill Smith’s Termite and Pest Control. She was called “Aunt Granny.” She enjoyed quilting and she dearly loved all her babies and children.
She married William E. “Bill” Smith on Tuesday, Jan. 4, 1955 in Muskogee, Okla.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Hugh and Earmell Hamill; husband, William E. “Bill” Smith; brothers: Hugh “Ray” Hamill, Bill Hamill; sister Nina Poston.
Survivors include daughters: Sherrie Ownby of Durant, Okla., Cynthia Miller and husband Scott of Caddo, Okla., Billie Jean Smith of Durant, Okla., Donna Ellers and husband Tommy of Glendale, Ariz.; sisters: Melissa Brown of Columbia, Mo., Linda Means and husband Ronnie of Ardmore, Okla.; brother-in-law, Davis Smith and Lois of Owasso, Okla.; grandsons: William Eddie Smith of Durant, Okla., Benny Joe Ownby II and Finace’ Aduor; granddaughters: Regina Clark of Durant, Okla., Lindsay Travis and husband Jason of Calera, Okla., Sarilyn Logan of Calera, Okla.; granddog, Snoopie Sue of Glendale, Ariz.; seven great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild and numerous nieces, nephews and other extended family.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at the Monterey Chapel, 224 S. 9th, Durant, Okla. with Bro. Brent Smith officiating.
Arrangements are under the direction of Gordon Funeral Home, 221 N. Third Ave. in Durant.
Phone: (580) 916-9090
www.gordonfh.com