Clinton MO - Bertha Ellen Burton Smith, daughter of Columbus and Lina Lister Burton, was born Jan. 29, 1889 at Maurine, Missouri. Mrs. Smith passed away at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital October 17, 1985 at the age of 96 years, 9 months and 16 days. On Nov. 26, 1908, Bertha was united in marriage to Charles Robert Smith at the First Methodist Church in Clinton. They moved to Montrose in 1917. Bertha was an employee for the United Telephone Co. for 36 years, retiring July 1, 1953. After retirement they moved to Osceola, to a farm which both enjoyed very much. Mrs. Smith has lived at Truman Lake Manor in Lowry City the past 4 years. Mr. Smith preceded her in death on February 23, 1972. She is survived by one son, Ted Salmon of Clinton; one grandson, Robert Salmon and wife, Susan and four great-grandchildren of Appleton City; two sister-in-laws, Mrs. Hugh Burton and Mrs. Oral Burton of Clinton; several nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Funeral services were held Saturday, Oct. 19, 1985. Burial was at the Englewood Cemetery.
Clinton MO - Bertha Ellen Burton Smith, daughter of Columbus and Lina Lister Burton, was born Jan. 29, 1889 at Maurine, Missouri. Mrs. Smith passed away at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital October 17, 1985 at the age of 96 years, 9 months and 16 days. On Nov. 26, 1908, Bertha was united in marriage to Charles Robert Smith at the First Methodist Church in Clinton. They moved to Montrose in 1917. Bertha was an employee for the United Telephone Co. for 36 years, retiring July 1, 1953. After retirement they moved to Osceola, to a farm which both enjoyed very much. Mrs. Smith has lived at Truman Lake Manor in Lowry City the past 4 years. Mr. Smith preceded her in death on February 23, 1972. She is survived by one son, Ted Salmon of Clinton; one grandson, Robert Salmon and wife, Susan and four great-grandchildren of Appleton City; two sister-in-laws, Mrs. Hugh Burton and Mrs. Oral Burton of Clinton; several nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Funeral services were held Saturday, Oct. 19, 1985. Burial was at the Englewood Cemetery.
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