Barbara Smith (Lebanon)'s Obituary
Barbara Arliene Smith was born July 14, 1941 to Michael Makuch and Helen Deak Makuch in Fords, New Jersey. She departed this life on Monday, May 20, 2024 in the Life Care Center in Waynesville, Missouri.
She was born and raised in New Jersey and on April 19, 1985, she was united in marriage to David Smith. They have shared thirty-nine years of happiness and memories.
Barbara was preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her loving husband, David Smith; her son, Joseph Seaman, Jr. and his wife Betty Jo; her grandson, Joseph Michael Seaman; her great-grandson, Hudson Seaman; a brother, Michael Makuch and his wife Myra; and her sister, Mary Ann Cantala.
Barbara and David moved to Missouri in 2000 to retire. She had been a house cleaner for many years and had also been employed at Bradlee’s Department Store.
Barbara was raised in the Catholic faith.
She helped raise her grandson and was grateful for the wonderful memories she made with him. She was a great mother and loved all her family so very much.
She was known as a real spit fire and had a real sense of humor. You always knew where you stood with Barbara.
In her spare time, she enjoyed sewing, shopping and loved food.
We celebrate her life and her accomplishments and know that her family and friends will treasure the wonderful memories she made for them.
All services will be private.
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