Marvis L. Smith

Canton-Marvis L. Smith, 96, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2020 at her residence.

She was born on October 18, 1923 in Cherokee County, Kansas, to Floyd and Fern (Cale) Spriggs. 
They preceded her in death.

She married Tony Ferro on May 17, 1945.  He preceded her in death on May 9, 1984.  She later married James Smith and he also preceded her in death on November 22, 2006.

Survivors include one son James (Peggy) Ferro of Summerville, S.C., one daughter, LouAnn (the late Robert) Delost of Farmington and one sister Roberta Mahany of Canton.

Also surviving are two step-sons, David (Dana) Smith, Charles (Sheri) Smith of Canton, four grandchildren, Jeff (Tracy) Delost of Norris, Jennifer (James) Mies of Dunlap, Beth (Gary) Ferro-Nace of Wilmington, N.C., Kim (Danny) Ray of Charleston, S.C., three step grandchildren, Jennifer Smith, Michelle (Mike) Bair of Canton, Scott (Sherrie) Smith of Georgetown, TX four great grandchildren, Anthony J. and Izabella Delost, Rachel and Marshall Mies and six step great grandchildren, Truett Smith, Maegan Vardo, Shelby Smith, Emily (Randall) Koch, Ashlee (Clinton) Shaffer, Halle Bair and two great great grandchildren, Kolton Koch and Kason Koch.

Also preceding her in death is one step great great grandchild, Kaden Koch.

Marvis graduated from Belleville Township High School in 1940.  She earned a Bachelors and Master’s degree in education from Western Illinois University in Macomb.  She taught in Kansas, Farmington and Canton teaching for 29 ½ years all together.

She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Canton and was an over 60 year member of the Order of the Eastern Star.

Marvis was a loving mother and grandmother to all he children and grandchildren. 
A private graveside service is to be held at the Oak-Ridge Cemetery in Farmington.  This service will be live streamed via the Oaks-Hines Funeral Home Facebook page starting at 1pm on Monday, March 30, 2020.

Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory in Canton has been entrusted with services.

Memorials may be made to her church or to the Salvation Army.

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