Mary Le Smith, age 97, loving mother and grandmother, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2021, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Mary was born on April 7, 1923, the daughter of the late Irl P. and Leona May (Baldridge) Hinger, in Kincaid, Kansas.
On December 26, 1946, she married James “Jim” Smith, in Kansas City, Kansas. Jim passed away on November 23, 2007.
Mary and her late husband, Jim were charter members of Aldersgate United Methodist Church. Mary taught Pre-K Sunday School for well over 20 years, spanning multiple generations of members from the same family.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and a daughter.
Survivors include: son, Jay and his wife, Betty Smith; sister, Betty Gardner; 3 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.
Private interment at Resthaven Gardens of Memory have been held. A public Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Aldersgate United Methodist Church.
Resthaven Mortuary was in charge of the local arrangements.