Hyla Smith

Hyla Jean Smith, 93, of Danville passed away on January 13, 2017 at Presence United Samaritans Medical Center in Danville. She was born in Rossville, IL on June 17, 1923 the daughter of Reuben and Bertha (George) Swartz. She married Howard L. Smith at the home of the bride on February 4, 1942 in Bismarck, IL. He preceded her in death in 1994 after 52 years of marriage. Hyla will be deeply missed by her sons; Jack (Linda) Smith of Danville and Kenneth (Linda) Smith of Danville, grandchildren; Michelle (Mike) Ghibaudy, Kimberly (Greg) Johnson, Nathan Smith, David Smith, Erik (Jessica) Smith and McKenna (Calvin) Richards, great grandchildren; Ryan (Samantha) Ghibaudy, Clayton Hall, Madison Smith, Alivea Lucei and Trace (Sarah) Johnson, great-great grandchildren; Carter and Chloe Ghibaudy. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Howard Smith, son, Howard (Judy) Eugene Smith, sister, Hallie Lovelace and granddaughter, Dana Lynn Smith. Hyla attended Squankum School west of Rossville, IL and then Rossville High. She graduated from Bismarck High in 1941. Hyla lived in the Rossville and Bismarck area on a farm for most of her life. She went to work for Sears in the shoe department in 1960 and retired after 25 years of service in 1985. Hyla also drove a school bus for Bismarck school district for several years. Hyla was very active in several groups like Roselawn Garden Club, 4-H where she taught at the Bismarck Fair and was also the Past President of the Sears Retirees board. She belonged to Bunco Club, Thimble Club and was a life-long member of Walnut Corner Church. Hyla spent the last five years at Liberty Estates where she loved playing cards with her friends. She also enjoyed gardening and maintaining her yard, sewing, making crafts, listening to gospel music and being around her friends and family. A celebration of Hyla's life will be held on Thursday, January 19, 2017 at 10AM at Crossroads Christian Church in Danville with Pastor Bill Carpenter officiating. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 from 4-8PM at the church. Hyla will be laid to rest at Walnut Corner Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society or Walnut Corner Church. Please join Hyla's family in sharing photos and memories on her tribute wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com

Visitation Jan 18, 2017 Wednesday, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM CrossRoads Christian Church Vermilion Street Danville, Il. 61834 Service Jan 19, 2017 Thursday, 10:00 AM CrossRoads Christian Church Vermilion Street Danville, Il. 61834 Final Resting Place Walnut Corner Cemetery Danville,

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