Frances P Smerdon

March 18, 1926 - September 12, 2016

Frances P. Smerdon, age 90, of Winter Park, FL died on Monday, September 12, 2016, at Brookdale Tukwilla in Winter Park, FL with her son, David, by her side. Mrs. Smerdon was born in Jacksonville, FL on Thursday, March 18, 1926. She was the daughter of Grover and Sarah (Cruse) Cooley. Mrs. Smerdon lived in the Orlando FL area and was a Navy wife. She made her home in many interesting places where she always volunteered as a Gray Lady in the military hospitals. Surviving are the following: her three sons, Richard Smerdon of Maitland, FL, John Smerdon of Neosho, MO, and Tim Smerdon of Dallas, OR; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Mrs. Smerdon was preceded in death by one son, Steven, and an infant daughter, Sarah Jane. The family will receive friends at Lakin Funeral Home from 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Monday, September 19, 2016. Graveside services will be held at the Pierce City Cemetery at 10:30 AM on Tuesday with Father Peter J. Morciniec officiating. Burial will follow at Pierce City Cemetery in Pierce City, MO.