We encourage you to be the first to share your memories or express your condolences in the Guest Book for Paul Reckinger. E-mail Elizabeth Smith WEST FRANKFORT - Elizabeth Jane Smith, 87, of West Frankfort, formerly of Walpole Community in Hamilton County, went to join the Lord at 6:45 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2009, at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born Feb. 17, 1922, in Hamilton County to Joseph L. and Anna Eliza (Deen) Mezo. She married Earl Stanley Smith on March 2, 1945, in McLeansboro. He preceded her in death July 18, 1990. Elizabeth, best known as Mama, was happiest when surrounded by her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and loved ones. One of her greatest joys was to share her many pictures and memories with all. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Thompsonville. She was faithful to Gleaner's Sunday school class. Survivors include her daughter, Barbara Jane Droit and husband, Danny, of Thompsonville; son, Billy J. Smith and wife, Brenda, of West Frankfort; five grandchildren, Stephanie Jane Lasswell and husband, Heath, of McLeansboro, Kevin Lee Smith and wife, Kendall, of Thompsonville, Kenny Joe Smith and wife, Denise, of Thompsonville, Marilyn Jean Cima and husband, Steve, of Paducah, and Kimberly Jo Rains and husband, Matt, of West Frankfort; 10 great-grandchildren, Nicholas Ellsworth and Olivia Jane Lasswell, Leanna Gail and Kenlee Jane Smith, Kenise Rashelle and Kolby Joseph Smith, Abigail Eliza and Alec Richard Cima and Katy Jane and Brogan Levi Rains; sister-in-law, Lois Smith of McLeansboro; brother-in-law, Garvin Dial of Thompsonville; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, James L. Mezo; and sister, Opal McGill. Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009, in Sloan Funeral Home in Galatia, with Pastor John Robinson officiating. Burial will be in Hebron Cemetery near Walpole in Hamilton County. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to SSM Hospice of Good Samaritan. Published in The Southern Illinoisan on September 18, 2009