A. Bertha “Bert” Smith, 96, died Sunday, February 10, 2013 at her residence in Liberal.

She was born April 16, 1916 in El Paso , Texas the daughter of Alexander David and Adela McLean.

She lived in El Paso , TX , Sun Lakes , AZ and Austin , TX before moving to Liberal to be with her daughter.

On Oct. 4, 1947, she married Eugene P. Smith in El Paso, TX. He died in May 19, 1953.

Survivors include:
Son – David Smith and wife Jan of Austin, TX;
Daughter – Shirley Scott and husband Don of Liberal, KS;
3 Grandchildren – Martha Scott, Wichita, KS; Michael Scott, Liberal, KS;
Alex Smith, Los Angeles, CA.

2 Great-Grandchildren – Maxwell Smith and Holly Smith
Step-son – Gerald Smith of Anthony , TX

Step-daughter – Mary Gail Abbott of Albuquerque , NM

She was preceded in death by a sister Nettie Harms, 2 brothers
William and Alex McLean, a granddaughter, Kristen Smith and a step-son, Glenn Smith

Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 pm Thursday, Feb. 14th at St. Andrews Episcopal Church with Fr. Charles Schneider presiding. Cremation has taken place.

Memorial Contributions may be sent to St. Andrews Episcopal Church or the Arthritis Foundation in care of Brenneman Funeral Home 1212 W. 2nd Liberal , Kansas 67901

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.brennemanfuneralhome.com