Anna Mae Smith, age 92, resident of Fort Scott, KS, died Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at Guest Home Estates in Fort Scott. She was born May 15, 1930, in Hiattville, KS, the daughter of Albert and Sarah Hixon Powell. She graduated from Hepler, KS High School. She married Neil Smith on April 1, 1951, in Eureka Springs, AR. He preceded her in death in 1992. Anna worked for Key Industries for over 25 years until her retirement. She enjoyed quilting, reading, traveling, collecting magazines and books, bird watching and attending auctions. She took care of her family, making sure all needs were met. She especially loved weekends spoiling the grandchildren. She was a member of the First Baptist Church.
Survivors include a sister, Mary Estenson; 3 grandchildren Jeff Parker (Kim), Kimberly Phillips (Adam), and Beth Parker; 5 great grandchildren Gabe Parker, Conner Parker (Alyssa), Marra Holt (Gabe), Keira Phillips, and Benjamin Phillips; a son-in-law, Ron Parker; and numerous nieces and nephews. Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Deborah Parker; and 5 brothers, Tom, George, Wayne, Don, and Joe Powell.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 Tuesday, January 17th, at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Private burial will take place at the U. S. National Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:00 until 10:30 Tuesday morning at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the First Baptist Church and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, PO Box 347, 201 S. Main St., Fort Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.