Dorothy J. Smith, 98, of Aledo, passed away Sunday, June 18, 2023, at Mercer Manor in Aledo.
Cremation rites have been accorded. Burial will be at the Eliza Creek Cemetery. Nichols Bewley Funeral and Cremation Services is caring for Dorothy's family and arrangements.
Dorothy Jean Gritton was born January 24, 1925, in Eliza Township, IL, the daughter of Joseph and Vivian Pearson Gritton. She married Wayne Smith on May 18, 1945, in Muscatine, IA.
Dorothy and Wayne farmed for many years. She retired in 1979. She enjoyed playing cards and camping.
Those left to honor and cherish her memory include her niece, Marilyn Heaton of Aledo; great-niece Stephanie (Josh) Mader of Rock Island; great-nephew, Ryan Leihsing of Aledo; dear friends; Jodi and Steve Palmer of Reynolds, Amber and Dusty McKeag and their children, Connor and Kylee, and Cassi Quinn and her daughter, Rayann Steitmatter.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Wayne; daughter Carol Ann; and brother, George Gritton.
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