Maureen Faye Smith

Maureen Faye Smith, age 83, of Overland Park, KS, formerly of Raytown, MO, passed away on May 15, 2016. Private family burial at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens. Gathering at 4PM with celebration service at 5PM on Tuesday, May 24, at Blue Ridge Presbyterian Church, 6429 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO 64133.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Blue Ridge Presbyterian Church or Gentiva Hospice.

Maureen was preceded in death by her husband Claude T. Smith. She is survived by her daughter Pam Smith Kelly (Jim), grandchildren Tara Kelly (Greg Bonner), Austin Kelly, Faith Kelly, great grandchildren Rose and Laurel Bonner, sister Rebecca Burnside, and nephew John M. Burnside.

Maureen was born in Carrollton, MO, on July 2, 1932 to Ernest Morrison and Lulu Bingham Morrison. Maureen served as church secretary at Blue Ridge Presbyterian Church.

She was a faithful and loving wife and mother. She enjoyed attending Claude and Pam’s concerts as well as her grandchildren’s dance recitals. She was instrumental and a supportive partner in creating and preserving the music of Claude T. Smith through Claude T. Smith Publications, Inc.

Fond memories and condolences may be left at www.floralhillsfuneralhome.com.

Arr.: Newcomer's Floral Hills, 7000 Blue Ridge Blvd., KCMO 64133 (816) 353-1218.