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Obituary- Smith, Mary F.

Mary Frances Smith
Mary Frances Smith, 93, Topeka, passed away on Saturday, August 5, 2006 at her home.

She was born May 27,1913 in Kansas City, KS, the daughter of
Ernest N. and Mary E. Bliss Morrison. She received a B.S. Degree in Education from the University of Kansas. She resided in Kansas City, KS for 26 years, St. Marys for 50 years and in Topeka since 1987. Mary was a member of the PEO Sisterhood, the Gourmet Club, the Festival Singers and various Bridge Clubs.

Mary married Dr. Orval L. Smith on June 18, 1939. He preceded her in death in March, 1976. She was also preceded in death by one brother, Hugh Morrison and one sister, Elizabeth Ebert. Survivors include two brothers, Dr. Jon Morrison and wife Rosie of Sioux Falls, SD, and James Morrison of Sherman Oaks, CA.

Services will be held at 9:00 a.m. Wednesday at Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel. Burial will follow in Rossville Cemetery. Mary will lie in state after noon Tuesday until time of service at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be given to American Heart Association, Memorial Processing Center, P.O. Box 1653, Topeka, Kansas 66601. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.PenwellGabel.com.