Sarah Elizabeth (Deter) Smith

DETER, SMITH

Posted By: Lisa Showers (email)
Date: 12/6/2004 at 13:59:12

OBITUARY: Mrs. Sarah E. Smith
Sarah E. Deter, daughter of Aaron and Mary Ann Deter, was born June 18, 1849 in Piatt County, Illinois, and departed this life April 1, 1928, at the home of her son, C. C. Smith, southeast of Benton, at the age of 78 years, nine months and 12 days.
In January, 1867, she was united in marriage to B. W. Smith, who preceded her in death April 25th, 1917. To this union were born eight children, four of which preceded her in death. The four living are Mrs. Albert Boyer and E. B. Smith, both of Monticello, Illinois; C. C. Smith, of Benton, Iowa; and Mrs. Pearl German of Cummings, Iowa. Besides those of the immediate family left to mourn the loss of this grand and noble mother, are sixteen grandchildren, and thirteen great-grandchildren, one brother and one sister.
When a young girl she united with the Brethren church and later in life joined the Church of Christ of which she has always been a faithful Christian and a help to anyone in need and helpful in every Christian way that was open to her.
The funeral was held at the home of her son, C. C. Smith, conducted by Rev. T. S. Rhoades. Burial was made beside her husband at Clearfield.