Susan Smith

Susan L. Davidsmeier Smith, age 69 of Virginia, died unexpectedly, Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

She was born October 27, 1948 in Jacksonville, the daughter of Russel Ernest and Sarah Kathryn Jokisch Davidsmeier.

She is survived by her companion of 24 years Ronald Lynn of Virginia; her mother Sarah Davidsmeier of rural Virginia; her brother Martin (wife Penelope) Davidsmeier of Rural Virginia; three nieces Elissa (husband Chad) Harrison, Victory Moore, and Maria Davidsmeier; one nephew Thomas (wife Rebecca) Davidsmeier; her great nieces and great nephews Lydia Davidsmeier, William Davidsmeier, Lucy Harrison, Maxwell Moore, and Hannah, Myra, Rachel, Sarah, Joseph, Peter, Ezekiel, and Nineveh Davidsmeier; and Ron’s family Brent (wife Amy) Lynn and their children Cooper and Emma Rose, and Renee (husband Michael) Aleman, and their daughter Kreas.

She was preceded in death by her father Russel Ernest Davidsmeier, and a nephew in infancy, Andrew Davidsmeier.

Susan graduated from Beardstown High School in the class of 1966, and from William Woods College, where she earned her Teaching Degree. She later received her Master’s Degree from Western Illinois University. She began her teaching career in Germany, and after she moved back home, she taught third grade at Virginia School, and retired after 33 years. She continued as a substitute teacher at the school and using her creative talents to decorate the bulletin boards. Susan was very active with her church. She was a member of Shiloh Cumberland Presbyterian where she served as a Church Elder, a Representative for the Ministerial Alliance, Cumberland Presbyterian Women’s Ministry (CPWM), and offered a helping hand where ever needed. Susan always kept busy and could be found enjoying Book Club, her retired teacher group, Delta Kappa Gamma, and never missing a game of Bridge. She was Chairwoman of the Virginia Cemetery Board, a member of Christian Women’s Fellowship in Virginia, and volunteered with the Cass County Food Pantry. She loved cats, was known for her sugar cookies, and most importantly she cherished her family and friends. Susan touched the lives of many, and she continues to do that, as she was an organ donor through Gift of Hope.

A Graveside Service will be held at 9:30 AM Saturday, July 28, 2018 at Walnut Ridge Cemetery in Virginia. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11 AM Saturday, July 28, 2018 at Shiloh Cumberland Presbyterian Church in rural Virginia, where a meal will held following the services. The family will meet with friends from 5-7 PM Friday, at Colwell Memorial Home in Beardstown.

In lieu of flowers, memorials have been suggested to Shiloh Cumberland Presbyterian Church Building Fund, Cass County Food Pantry, or Gift of Hope. Condolences may be left online at www.colwellmemorialhome.com or on Facebook at Colwell Memorial Home.