The Lead Belt News, Flat River, MO, Friday, July 2, 1943. MRS. STELLA MAY SMITH. Mrs. Stella May Smith, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John F. Stacy, was born March 1, 1893, and departed this life at her home in Flat River on June 25, 1943 at the age of 50 years 3 months 24 days. She was first united in marriage to John Johnson in September, 1913, and to this union were born three children, Goldie of Flat River, Edward of St. Louis and Curtis, who preceded his mother in death on April 2, 1936. She also leaves five brothers, J. B. Stacy of St. Louis; Lee Stacy of Esther; J. M. Stacy of Flat River; O. L. Stacy of Fredericktown, and W. P. Stacy of Fredericktown. Also surviving are four sisters, Mrs. Katie Hails and Mrs. Della Wakefield of Elvins; Mrs. Mattie Copher of St. Louis; and Mrs. Dora Skiles of Fredericktown; two grandchildren, Jimmie Dale and Norma Lou Johnson, other relatives and many friends. Mrs. Smith professed faith in Christ at the age of 14 years, and united with the United Baptist Church at Little Vine where her membership remained at the time of her death. Her last testimony was that all was well with her soul. Telling her family good-bye she asked them to meet her in Heaven. Funeral services were conducted at the Esther Baptist Church Sunday at 2 p.m. by her pastor, Rev. T. J. Mann, assisted by Rev. W. E. Hicks, pastor of the Esther Church. Interment was in Woodlawn Cemetery. Sparks Service.