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Inez Laverne Sisson, the first-born child of a modest family of hardworking Nebraska farmers, was born July 12, 1932. Inez was 89 when she passed from this world at 10:35 p.m. on October 31, 2021, to join her husband of 69 years, Jack Warren Smith, in eternity.
Her father Claude Lester Sisson and mother Ella Goldie (Longwell) Sisson moved the family several times: from Nebraska to Illinois, then on to Virginia (a couple different places including Virginia...
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Services
November 4, 2021
2:00 PM
Frist Funeral Home, Inc.
458 Blackman St., Clinton, INTribute Wall
1 tree planted in memory of Inez
Brenda Muzzarelli Robinson
November 3, 2021 2:22 PMI remember Inez from 66 yrs. ago ! She would take her son, Mike, Fonda Phillips Engle & me to Kindergarten in directly behind the Vermillion County Hospital I’m in 700 blk on S. 4th where Paul & Phyllis Holbert lived & then they moved to the brick home - 1400 blk on S. Main where Gerry & Judy Dick lived. When we went to Old Central - Mike would wAlk to Fonda’s home & then they’d come by for me & we’d walk sometimes - hand in hand. Inez & our parents would take turns taking us to Old Central School also if it was raining.
When we were in 3rd Grade - Margo Pesavento Fenoglio was our teacher. If was a cold March day when we carried our books from 3rd St to 8th Dt. on Blackman. Our parents were told they could park & take our picture when walking. My Mother did v
About 5 yrs. ago Margo Fenoglio told me all the books were to be backed up & sent. Central School decided at the last minute “ have the students carry them !”
Now I have taught Inez’s great grandson - Jack Smith several times - good student.
So glad my path crossed many yrs. ago on this “ Pathway of Life “ with Inez’s Path !
Expression of Sympathy
November 3, 2021 1:24 PMBC HEAVY TRUCK & ELEC
Monet's garden basket was purchased for the family of Inez Smith. Send flowers
Jerry Miller
November 3, 2021 7:12 AMInez was just a wonderful lady. Always enjoyed visiting with her when she came into the flower shop. Her and Jack were just the best. What a great legacy they have left- a wonderful family.. Thinking of all of the family now, What great memories they have to share and cherish.
Jerry & Nancy Miller
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November 1, 2021 2:19 PMAmong the clouds basket was purchased for the family of Inez Smith. Send flowers
Mary Ann Riggen
November 1, 2021 11:59 AMyou are all in our thoughts and prayers