

She was a graduate of Fuller High School and a member of Orion Missionary Baptist Church. She married the love of her life, William E. Smith on December 5, 1969. She loved her family above all else. After retiring from Kroger, she found the job she loved at the nursey surrounded by beautiful flowers, plants, and trees. She loved gardening, hunting, fishing, quilting and family time. God gave Ethel many talents.
She was preceded in death by her parents, brother; Hoyt Yarberry, sisters; Lola Mae Yarberry, Goldmon Krank, and Donna Brown.
She is survived by her husband of 52 years, William; daughter Renae (Rocky) Koon, son Bryan (Angela) Smith, grandchildren; Paula Gagne, Kayla (Chris) Tyler, and Tyler Smith, great-grandchildren; Matthew, Aimslee, Aubree, and Beau, brothers; Randy (Martha) Yarberry, Ricky (Dianne) Yarberry, sisters; Patsy (MB) Culp, Ola (Jimmy) Russenberger and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Memorial Service will be held on Thursday December 30th 5pm-7pm at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church 24310 North Sardis Rd. Bauxite, AR 72011
The online obituary, guestbook, and memorial tribute are available at www.GrossFuneralHome.com.
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