|
| |
Anita Lou Smithson, 82, of Wynnewood, Oklahoma passed away on Friday, July 21, 2023, at her home in Wynnewood. She was born on January 12, 1941, in Amarillo, Texas to the late J. B. Ayres and Jaunita Hall Ayres. She was raised in Dalhart, Texas where she attended school.
Anita was the Football Home Coming Queen and XIT Best Cowgirl. She and her classmates have stayed in touch for the past 64 years. Anita married Clauson Smithson on June 14, 1959, in Dalhart. In 1973 they moved to Madill, Oklahoma where they owned and operated the Smithson Saddle Shop and Ranch. In 1991 they moved to Pauls Valley for a short time before moving to Wynnewood where she lived the rest of her life. She worked as a Certified Reflexologist and Massage Therapist. Anita also worked as the Madill Church of Christ Secretary, Pettijohn Springs Christian Camp Secretary and cook. She worked as Exercise Director at the Willows Assisted Living, Office Manager and Sales for Shelley’s Livestock Photography and Frankie’s Photos for County and Oklahoma Youth Expo. Anita was a member of the Church of Christ where she was very active, teaching Sunday School and Vacation Bible School. She served as 4-H leader at Madill and Tyrone, and she was a member of the Pauls Valley Garden Club. Anita enjoyed riding horses, floral decorations, working in her garden and following her grandkids’ activities. She also enjoyed helping others with their pain, visiting the sick and elderly.
Anita is survived by Husband: Clauson Smithson, Wynnewood, Oklahoma. Children: Doug Smithson and wife Rhonda, Gainesville, Texas, Shelley Scifres and husband Joe, Roff, Oklahoma. 6 Grandchildren: Tenisha Low, Samantha Runyan, Shianna Gambill, Justin Smithson, Alyssa Daniels and Logan Smithson. 6 Great Grandchildren: Brianna Low, Audrinna Low, Shaylee Gambill, Darbee Runyan, Slade Gambill, and baby girl Daniels. Brother: Jim Ayres and wife Ann, Alvord, Texas. Sister: Carrol Mavity and husband Jim, Katy, Texas.
Honorary Friends: Aimee Crowe, Janet McCoy, Gail Keith, Glenda Beasley and Sue Nelson.
Casket Bearers: Justin Smithson, Logan Smithson, Ty Low, Dillon Runyan, Steven Gambill and Derek Daniels. Honorary Bearers: Francis Nelson, Bill Lee, Marty Powers, Bob Ayres.
A keepsake video is available from the funeral home.
VISITATION
Watts Funeral Home - Madill
Friday, July 28, 2023
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
200 South First
Madill, OK 73446
FAMILY HOUR
Watts Funeral Home - Madill
Friday, July 28, 2023
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
200 South First
Madill, OK 73446
FUNERAL SERVICE
Madill Church of Christ
Saturday, July 29, 2023
10:00 AM
308 W Taliaferro Street
Madill, OK 73446
This site may be freely linked, but not duplicated in any way without consent.
All rights reserved! Commercial use of material within this site is prohibited!
© 2000-2024 Oklahoma CemeteriesThe information on this site is provided free for the purpose of researching your genealogy. This material may be freely used by non-commercial entities, for your own research, as long as this message remains on all copied material. The information contained in this site may not be copied to any other site without written "snail-mail" permission. If you wish to have a copy of a donor's material, you must have their permission. All information found on these pages is under copyright of Oklahoma Cemeteries. This is to protect any and all information donated. The original submitter or source of the information will retain their copyright. Unless otherwise stated, any donated material is given to Oklahoma Cemeteries to make it available online. This material will always be available at no cost, it will always remain free to the researcher.