Sue D. Smith

Sue D. Smith, 81, of Butler, Missouri, was born April 11, 1944, in Gainesville, Missouri, the daughter of Edgar A. and Margaret H. (Herndon) Hinote. She departed this life Monday, June 30, 2025, at the St. Luke’s East Hospital in Lee’s Summit with family by her side.

Sue was a 1962 Hale, Missouri high school graduate.

On December 7, 1963, she was united in marriage to Ronald L. Smith at Mt. Zion Church in Lee’s Summit, and to this union one son, Nelson Lindsey Smith, was born.

Sue was a Vet Tec with the H&E West Missouri Veterinary Clinic in Appleton City for 27 years. She and Ron also owned and operated the RLS cattle ranch near Butler. She enjoyed playing the piano and was longtime pianist for both the Montrose Catholic Church and the Deepwater Christian Church for many years. Above all she loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

Sue was preceded in death by her parents; and one grandson, Lance Corporal Gabriel Smith.

She is survived by her husband, Ron of Butler; her son and daughter-in-law, Lin and Traci Smith of Strasburg; two grandsons, Jacob Daniel Smith and Levi Allen Smith; one great grandson, Julien Lindsey Smith; Gabriel’s fiancé (at the time of his death) Brooke Young; one sister, Jimmy Early of St. Louis; several nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends.

Visitation and funeral services were held Thursday, July 3, 2025, at the funeral home.  Pastor Mike Williams officiated. Music was rendered by Kenny and Carol Brazeal. Interment was in the Strasburg Cemetery. Casket bearers were Levi Smith, Jacob Smith, Alec Carter-Early, Caden Gustin, Aaron McClure, and Brett Foster. Honorary casket bearer was Seth Carter-Early.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and may be sent in care of the funeral home.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.StanleyEdenburn.com

Arrangements: Stanley-Edenburn Funeral Home, 203 N. Armstrong St., Pleasant Hill, Missouri 64080 (816) 540-5550