Arlene M. Smith, 97, of Troy, Kansas passed away Saturday, March 31, 2018 at the Wathena Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

Arlene was born on January 25, 1921 in Severance, Kansas to George A. & Ethel M. (Roland) Blanton.

She was a homemaker. Arlene was of the Christian Faith, enjoying her holiday baskets from the Methodist Church.

Arlene married Clifford A. “Mike” Smith on March 2, 1938 in St. Joseph, Missouri. He preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her parents, sons, Maynard Smith, Martin Smith, sisters, Ruby Corcoran, Vivian Smith, Mildred Wasson & Anna Frump, brothers, George H. Blanton, Jessie J. Blanton, Milo W. Long, John H. Blanton, N. Dean Blanton & Dale DeGolyer.

Survivors include, grandchildren, Martin Smith Jr., Roper Smith & Darla Smith; 7 great-grandchildren; Special nephew, Greg Blanton and numerous nieces & nephews.

Funeral Service: 2:00 P.M. Monday, April 2, 2018.

At the Harman-Rohde Funeral Home in Troy, Kansas.

Visitation: 1 hour prior to service. Friends may call after 11 A.M. Monday.

Burial: Mount Olive Cemetery, Troy, Kansas.

Memorials: Troy Ambulance Fund