Virginia Alberta Smith Mendenhall age 62 passed away Sunday January 26, 2014 at her home. She was born in Hope, Arkansas on July 1951.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert A and Cora England Smith, brothers, Elmer Smith, James W. Smith, Rufus Smith, Charles Smith and Alferd Ray Smith and a sister, Mildred Middlebrooks.
Survived by her husband of 33 years Marlon Mendenhall, sisters; Geneva Bowlin of Conway and Marie Harris of Magnolia brothers; Howard Smith of Texarkana, Tommy Smith of Hope, and Fred Smith of Magnolia, Brother-in-laws; Larry, Ricky,Glen, Chris Mendenhall all of El Dorado, a sister-in-law; Betty Zeek of El Dorado and a number of nieces and nephews.
Virginia was an active member of Wyatt Baptist Church where she prepared many meals for the Wednesday night services. She and her husband fostered over 25 children during their marriage over the years. She will be dearly missed by all who loved her.
Visitation will be held from 1:30 until services at Liberty Cemetery.
Graveside services will be held at 2pm Tuesday January 28, 2014 at Liberty Cemetery near Lou Ann with Rev. Gerald Perry officiating under the direction of Perry's Funeral Chapels of El Dorado . Visitation will be held from 1:30 until services at Liberty Cemetery.