April 6, 1935 – Feb. 23, 2025

Sarah (Holiman) Day and Rudolf Edmond Day. She passed away on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, in Barling, Ark.

She married Frank F. Smith on April 2, 1953, in Van Buren, Ark. He preceded her in death on Dec. 13, 1973.

She was a member of Trinity Methodist Church, and a nurse for Sparks Regional Medical Center and Fort Smith Public Schools.

Survivors are two daughters, Wincy Hursh of Fort Smith and Donna Smith of Roland; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one sister, Emma J. Foster and husband Nolan of Salina; three brothers, Junior Day and wife Genell of Booneville, Ark., Bill Day and wife Judy, and Frank Day and wife Vickie, all of Roland; and many other family members and friends.

She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Dorotha Hill; son, Frank Smith; granddaughter, Christy Hill; three sisters, Fern Bolding, Goldie Maxwell and Maggie Deuster; and three brothers, Tommy, Jim and Charlie Day.

Graveside service for Paralea Day Smith, 89, of Roland, was held at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025, at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Fort Smith, Ark. under the direction of Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Service, Inc.

Mrs. Smith was born on April 6, 1935, in Branson, Mo., to Dortha