Services were held Tuesday, July 7, 1987 at the United Methodist Church in Arnold for Cecil M. Smith, 89, who passed away Sunday, July 5th in Callaway. The Rev. Gerald Schwarz officiated. Music was provided by Mrs. C.D. Quig, Mrs. Marvin Weber, and Mrs. Wes Larreau.
Honorary pallbearers were Eastern Star Rex Chapter No. 137 members.
Pallbearers were Craig Smith, Dirk Rose, Robbi Smith, Lindy Smith, Todd Smith, Derek Rose, and Joey Smith.
Survivors include her husband, Mynor; her children, Mr. and Mrs. Don W. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Bobbie D. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Max C. Smith, all of Arnold, and Mrs. Bonnie Rose of Riverside, California; 12 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Cecil M. Smith was born January 10, 1898 to Mr. and Mrs. Godfrey Nansel southeast of Arnold. She passed away July 5th at the Callaway Hospital at the age of 89 years, five months and 25 days.
She grew up in the Callaway and Arnold area with her eight brothers and three sisters, all of whom preceded her in death.
After Cecil was graduated from Arnold High School with the Class of 1915, she taught for four years in the elementary schools.
She was united in marriage to Mynor Smith on August 27, 1919. To this union three sons and one daughter was born.
For 75 years, Mrs. Smith has taken a very active role in the Methodist Church, teaching Sunday School, playing the piano, and participating in the Women's Society.
The people of Arnold and surrounding community fondly remember her as music teacher, 4-H Club leader, Eastern Star member, Past Worthy Matron, and friend and neighbor.
A memorial to the Methodist Church in Arnold has been established. Arnold Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Interment was in the Arnold Cemetery.
Services were held Tuesday, July 7, 1987 at the United Methodist Church in Arnold for Cecil M. Smith, 89, who passed away Sunday, July 5th in Callaway. The Rev. Gerald Schwarz officiated. Music was provided by Mrs. C.D. Quig, Mrs. Marvin Weber, and Mrs. Wes Larreau.
Honorary pallbearers were Eastern Star Rex Chapter No. 137 members.
Pallbearers were Craig Smith, Dirk Rose, Robbi Smith, Lindy Smith, Todd Smith, Derek Rose, and Joey Smith.
Survivors include her husband, Mynor; her children, Mr. and Mrs. Don W. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Bobbie D. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Max C. Smith, all of Arnold, and Mrs. Bonnie Rose of Riverside, California; 12 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Cecil M. Smith was born January 10, 1898 to Mr. and Mrs. Godfrey Nansel southeast of Arnold. She passed away July 5th at the Callaway Hospital at the age of 89 years, five months and 25 days.
She grew up in the Callaway and Arnold area with her eight brothers and three sisters, all of whom preceded her in death.
After Cecil was graduated from Arnold High School with the Class of 1915, she taught for four years in the elementary schools.
She was united in marriage to Mynor Smith on August 27, 1919. To this union three sons and one daughter was born.
For 75 years, Mrs. Smith has taken a very active role in the Methodist Church, teaching Sunday School, playing the piano, and participating in the Women's Society.
The people of Arnold and surrounding community fondly remember her as music teacher, 4-H Club leader, Eastern Star member, Past Worthy Matron, and friend and neighbor.
A memorial to the Methodist Church in Arnold has been established. Arnold Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Interment was in the Arnold Cemetery.
Family Members
-
![]()
Arthur Roy Nansel
1881–1951
-
![]()
Anna Gertrude Nansel Whaley
1883–1969
-
![]()
Jessie Franklin Nansel
1885–1974
-
![]()
Lillie Blanche Nansel
1886–1887
-
![]()
Norah Josephine Nansel Moore
1888–1958
-
![]()
Lewis Oliver Nansel
1890–1964
-
![]()
Hubert Godfrey Nansel
1891–1961
-
![]()
Joseph Earl Nansel
1894–1959
-
![]()
Harry Wray Nansel
1896–1979
-
![]()
Loyd Kenneth Nansel
1899–1950
-
![]()
Charles A. Nansel
1901–1967
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
Advertisement
