Rhonda Faye Smith

Rhonda Faye Smith, of Springfield, Missouri, departed this life on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri at the age of 64.

She was born on December 21, 1959 in Lamar, Missouri, to Harold and Edith Mae (Sangster) Yost.  

Rhonda graduated from Lockwood High School and received her Associates Degree from OTC.  

She was united in marriage to Charles Jeffrey Smith on December 31, 1982.  Rhonda had worked as a machine operator for O’Sullivan Industries. She loved her grandchildren, and enjoyed spending time with them.

Preceding her in death were her parents, Harold and Edith Mae Yost; three sisters, Gladys Yost, Yalonda Lowe, and Penny Schmoranz; and one nephew, Abraham Jeffries.

Survivors include her husband, Jeff Smith; two sons: Charles Adam Smith and Ali Holden; and Zachary Smith and Erica Robertson; two daughters, Lydia Austin and Amanda Woodson and husband, Kenyon; one brother, Vernie Yost; one sister, Becky Jeffries and husband, Dan; four grandchildren: Libby Woodson, Syd Smith, Bryson Woodson, and Gracie Woodson; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Graveside services were held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at Maple Grove Cemetery.  The family received friends on Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the funeral chapel.  

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Maple Grove Cemetery.  

Online condolences may be shared at www.greenfieldfuneralchapel.com.  

Services were under the care of Greenfield Funeral Chapel.