Mary Jean (Nicklin) Smith of Wister, Oklahoma was born December 31, 1941 in Franklin, Pennsylvania to Paul and Berniece Nicklin and passed away with her family by her side on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
She is survived by:
Her children:
April Robinson
Hope Smith and partner Lance Oditt
James Smith and wife Dana
Pete Smith and partner Gabriela Diaz
One sister:
Terry White
Three brothers:
Joe Nicklin
Bill Nicklin
Rick Nicklin
A sister-in-law:
Mary Nicklin
Three grandchildren:
Brandon Geer, Joshua Geer, and Sheridan Robinson
Her fuzzy friend-companion:
Poppi
A large extended family of cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends on the hill
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Eddie E. Smith; sister, Anna Marie Black; brothers John Nicklin and Jim Nicklin.
As one of eight children, Mary learned at an early age many of the fruits of the spirit including love, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, and gentleness, and went on to practice these virtues in her daily life. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
The family would like to acknowledge and extend their heartfelt gratitude to the wonderful care given by the staff at Pocola Health and Rehab.
A Memorial Mass will be at 11:00 a.m., Monday, February 7, 2022 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Poteau, Oklahoma. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener, Oklahoma.
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made in honor of Mary to a charity of your choice.
To sign Mary’s online guestbook please visit www.dowdenrobertsfuneralhome.com.
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