Vonda Karlene Smith

Vonda Karlene Smith, 76, of Kokomo, passed away Thursday March 9, 2023, at her home. She was born in Tipton, IN, on August 26, 1946, the daughter of the late Reno and Ollie (Woods) Smith.

Karlene was formerly employed at Bona Vista where she helped assemble and produce gift baskets for the organization. She liked to cook and clean her apartment. Karlene enjoyed watching scary movies and old country western TV shows like Gunsmoke. Her favorite holidays were Halloween and Christmas and she loved getting together with her family. She appreciated her special caregivers and siblings, Geneva and Rick.

She is survived by her siblings, Geneva Deutsch, Karen (Dale) Newcomer, Reno “Bud” (Delana) Smith, Richard (Ruthanne) Smith; numerous nieces and nephews; several great-nieces and great-nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Joyce (Meredith) Grimme, Cora (Carl) Cody, Glenna (Bob) Shelly; and brother-in-law, Gerson Deutsch.

Graveside service will be held at 4:30 pm Saturday March 25, 2023, at Nevada Cemetery in Tipton County, IN, officiated by Pastor Stephen Branstutter. Shirley & Stout Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Messages of condolence may be left online at www.shirleyandstout.com.

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