Norene Smith

Norene Farmer Smith, age 87, of Ellis, KS passed away Monday, September 28, 2015 at the Good Samaritan Society, Ellis. She was born May 12, 1928 in Gainesville, MO to Arnold H. and Lucy (Shelton) Farmer. She grew up on a farm outside of Gainesville and attended Gainesville High School. She married Doyne P. Smith of Sycamore, MO on July 23, 1946 in Mountain Home, AR. He preceded her in death December 14, 2001.

She was a homemaker and had lived in the Ellis since 1959. She cofounded with her husband Doyne and helped run Triangle Well Service.

She is survived by a son, Rick Smith and wife Sheryl of Buhler, KS; three grandchildren, Tara Goans and husband Lonnie of Buhler, Mindy Fry and husband Andy of Desoto, KS and Brett Smith and wife Julie of Paola, KS; a sister, Geraldine Smith of Rogersville, AR; five great grandchildren, Colton, Alyson and Ty Goans, Mason Fry and Bella Smith as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; infant great-granddaughter, Tayllor Paige Goans and a brother, Arnold D. Farmer.

Funeral services will be 10 am Friday, October 2, 2015 at Keithley Funeral Chapel 400 E 17th Ellis, KS 67637. Burial will follow in Mt. Hope Cemetery in Ellis.

Visitation will be Thursday 5 pm 8 pm with family present from 7-8. Friday visitation will be 9 am until service time.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Good Samaritan Society, Ellis.

Condolences may be sent by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or emailed to keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com.













Service Information









Visitation Thursday

October 1, 2015

6:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Keithley Funeral Chapel

400 E. 17th Street

Ellis, Kansas 67637









Visitation Friday

October 2, 2015

9:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Keithley Funeral Chapel

400 E. 17th Street

Ellis, Kansas 67637









Funeral Service Friday

October 2, 2015

10:00 AM

Keithley Funeral Chapel

400 E. 17th Street

Ellis, Kansas 67637