Clara Arlene Smeltser
October 8, 1922 — January 31, 2015
Mrs. Smeltser was born in Keokuk, Iowa on October 8, 1922. On December 19, 1942, she was united in marriage to Mr. Richard Elden Smeltser, who preceded her in death December 18, 2009. The two were married for 67 years.
She was a communicant at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Bolivar, and spent countless hours lovingly sewing many items for the church and community. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
She is survived by her children, Sam Smeltser and wife Sigga of Memphis, David Smeltser and wife Jennifer of Bolivar, Tim Smeltser and wife Cindy of Memphis, and Mary Kay Greiner and husband Michael of Knoxville; thirteen grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by two daughters, Jo Ann Ervin, and Kathryn Smeltser; and a granddaughter, Christy Ervin.
Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Thursday, February 5, 2015
5:00 - 7:00 pm (Eastern time)
St. Mary's Catholic Church in Bolivar
Rosary Service
Thursday, February 5, 2015
Starts at 7:00 pm (Eastern time)
St. Mary's Catholic Church in Bolivar
Visitation
Friday, February 6, 2015
9:00 - 10:00 am (Eastern time)
St. Mary's Catholic Church in Bolivar
Funeral Mass
Friday, February 6, 2015
Starts at 10:00 am (Eastern time)
St. Mary's Catholic Church in Bolivar
Graveside Services
Friday, February 6, 2015
Starts at 2:30 pm (Eastern time)
West Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery
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