Christina Smith, 69, of Pocahontas, departed this life on Sunday, July 5, 2026, at Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, surrounded by her loving family.

Christina was born on October 6, 1956, in Germany to the late Lambert and Johanna Smith. She was a devoted member of St. Paul Catholic Church and found comfort and strength in her faith throughout her life.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lambert and Johanna Smith.

Christina leaves behind to cherish her memory her beloved husband of 36 years, Lawrence Smith; her children, Anthony (Lindsey) Smith of Paragould, Andrea (Seth) Hardage of Pocahontas, and Natalie (Chad) Ruple of Pocahontas; her treasured grandchildren, Olivia Hardage, Brycen Hardage, Adalynn Hardage, Makenzie Ruple, Lillian Glidewell, and Sagan Smith; her sister, Cornelia Sanderlin; along with many other relatives and friends who will deeply miss her.

The family extends their heartfelt appreciation to the compassionate staff of Randolph County Nursing Home and Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House at St. Bernards for the exceptional care, kindness, and support shown to Christina and her family during her final days.

A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Paul Catholic Church on Friday, July 10, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. A Rosary will be prayed beginning at 9:00 a.m. prior to the Mass. Burial will follow in St. Paul Cemetery.

Those honored to serve as pallbearers are Kenneth Jenkins, James Jenkins, Tracy Redwine, Bill Harper, Chad Ruple, and Seth Hardage.

Honorary pallbearers are Scott Blackshear and Jimmy Shields.