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Thresa Smith

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Thresa Smith, 91, of Odin, Illinois died Thursday, August 26, 2010 at St. Mary's Hospital in Centra-lia.

She was born June 15, 1919 in Odin Township to Claude and Margaret Carter, nee Andereck, and they both preceded her in death.

She married Eugene N. Smith on August 29, 1936, and he died March 31, 1982.

Other precedents include brothers Richard Carter and Alfred Carter, and sisters Edith Littrell, Agnes Donoho and Helen Bryant.

Surviving are her children, Harold (Kay) Smith of Odin and Linda (Robert) Wutzler of Trenton; sister, Margie Honecker of Cen-tralia; grandchildren, Me-linda (Tony) Boyles of Odin, Patricia (Terry) Bartley of Iuka and Rob (Kristi) Wutzler of Highland; and great grandchildren, Alisha Trib-ble, Kasey Cox, Chelsie Bartley, Delanie Wutzler and Mekenna Wutzler.

Mrs. Smith had been a cook at Odin School for 25 years. She loved cooking for her family, reading and sewing. She loved her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, especially spending time with them on holidays and birthdays. Mrs. Smith was a life-long member of Bethel Baptist Church in Odin, with a deep-rooted faith in God, and she taught Adult Sunday School for 25 years. She was secretary and treasurer for the Helping Hands Class and a member of the Women's Missionary Union for many years.

Interment Peaceful Valley Cemetery in Odin. Memorials to Bethel Baptist Church in Odin.



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