Ineta Marie Smith daughter of the late Dick Cox and Macie Cox was born on August 6, 1918 in Stoddard County and departed this life on March 16, 2018 at the Cypress Point Skilled Nursing Center in Dexter at the age of 99.  She will be celebrating her 100th birthday in Heaven, surrounded by Angels and her friends and family who went before her.

Mrs. Smith was a member of the Dexter Church of Christ.  She was a resident of Dexter and was a home-maker.

She was united in marriage to Cletus Smith.  Mr. Smith preceded her in death.

She is survived by one son, Terry Smith of Ozark, Missouri; by two daughters, Bonnie McKnight of Wappapello, Missouri and Brenda Sifford of Puxico, Missouri; by three grandchildren, Terri Ann Smith, Greg Boyt and Chad Boyt; by three great-grandchildren, Morgan Franklin, Alex Boyt and John Rose.

Besides her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Debra Rose.

Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Monday, March 19, 2018 from 11:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. 

Funeral services will then be conducted on Monday, March 19, 2018 at 1:00 P.M. in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel in Dexter with Rev. Arvin Haynes officiating. 

Interment will follow in the Dexter Cemetery.