Mary Lou Smith

Mary Lou Smith, 92, of Corning, AR., passed away April 3, 2021 at her home in Corning. Mrs. Smith was born June 29, 1928. She ran three grocery stores in her early years one in Paragould, AR., another in Corning, and one in Moark, AR., she was an LPN who worked at SBRMC, clinics, assisted Red Cross drives, President of AARP, and worked politically to obtain the first residential care facility in Clay County. Mrs. Smith loved serving families and friends for many years.

She is survived by her children Bronda Fields of Corning, AR., David Smith of Pocahontas, AR., Mackie Joe Smith of Mammoth Springs, AR., Shelli McMasters of Corning, AR.; and Eleven grandchildren.

Preceded in death by parents Bertha (Genes) Miller & Nuel Morgan, son Bobby Steven Smith, brothers Junior Morgan, Gene Morgan, Bill Morgan, Golie Morgan and Jimmy Morgan; sister Earlene Dillingham.

Visitation will be Thursday, April 8, 2021 at Ermert Funeral Home from 12:00 to 1:00 PM. Funeral service will follow at the funeral home at 1:00 PM with Rev. Jimmy McMasters and Carmon McMasters officiating. Burial will be at Corning Cemetery.