Mrs. Virginia Lee Smith, 84, of LaRussell, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin, Missouri.

Virginia entered this life on September 9, 1936 in Springfield, Missouri, to the union of the late Joseph and Nola (Buckner) Ramsey. On April 3, 1955 she was unite in marriage to Lenville Smith, sharing sixty-five years. She worked as a nurse's Aide for McCune Brooks Hospital and the Sarcoxie Nursing Center. For many years she and Lenville owned and operated the LaRussell General Store. She was a member of the LaRussell First Baptist Church. She enjoyed cooking and quilting. Virginia was a very devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She will be truly be missed by all those who knew and loved her.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and daughter, Sandy Smith.

Virginia is survived by her husband of the home; children, Lois Shearer, of LaRussell, Missouri and David Smith and wife, Dorothy, of Long Island, New York; grandchildren, Shaunate Ray and Austin Smith; great-granddaughter, Aleena Ray; two sisters, Bonnie Sue Heather and Shirley Johnston, both of Springfield, Missouri; seven nieces; seven nephews; as well as a host of other family and friends.

Graveside funeral services are 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at Cave Spring Cemetery with Pastor Reese Morrow officiating. Memorial contributions may be directed to the National Kidney Foundation in care of the funeral home. On-line condolences may be sent to the family through our website www.housh-goodwinfuneralhome.com . Due to Covid-19, masks are required at the graveside, as well as social distancing. Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Housh-Goodwin Funeral Home in Sarcoxie, Missouri.