Emma (Moore) Smith

Emma “Sue” Moore Smith, 80, Lawrence, died Thursday, September 8, 2016, at Pioneer Ridge Rapid Recovery, Lawrence. She passed away peacefully in the early morning, after sharing her love and thoughts with her family. Private family services will take place at a later date. Sue was born June 29, 1936, in LaGrange, GA, the daughter of Adrian Edward and Emma Smith Moore. She met her husband, Freddie O. Smith, at a dance while he was stationed in the army at Fort Benning, GA. They married on May 31, 1960, in Lawrence, KS. He proceeded her in death on April 14, 2010. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She worked at Hallmark Cards when she first moved to Lawrence, and then took time off to care for her home and children. She later worked at King Radio as a supervisor, Pringle Dental Lab as a technician, and at Bendix King/Allied Signal/Honeywell as an electronics inspector until she retired. After retirement she volunteered at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. She always took great pride and enjoyment in her work and the help she provided for others. She spent her last couple years at the home of her daughter, enjoying her time with family. Sue was dearly loved by her family and friends and will be greatly missed. She was also proceeded in death by her parents, three brothers; Adrie (Edward), Farrell Franklin, and Gordon Moore and a sister, Lillian Rainey. Survivors include a son, Randal L. Smith; a daughter Amy M. Coleman, husband Craig; two grandsons, Andre Robinson and Jordan Coleman; two granddaughters, Renee Robinson and Jessica Coleman, all of Lawrence, KS; two brothers, Bennie Moore and Roy and Rebecca Moore, all of LaGrange, GA; a sisterinlaw Linda Pringle, husband Roger, Lawrence, KS; and many nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to Lawrence Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, sent in care of RumseyYost Funeral Home, 601 Indiana St. Lawrence, KS 66044. Online condolences at rumseyyost. com