Laura Kerr-Smith

Laura Kerr-Smith was born July 17, 1928 in Hamilton, Kansas, attending Hamilton schools. She passed away on November 27, 2009 in Wheeler, Texas, at the age of 81 years, 4 months and 10 days. She married Joe M. Kerr on October 18, 1946. He preceded her in death on October 1, 1982. She was employed by Scat Communication and Ideal Food Store in Liberal, Kansas. She helped start Boss Hog Well Service in Shidler, Oklahoma. Laura later married L.B. Smith on May 9, 1986 in Winfield, Kansas. He preceded her in death on March 4, 1997. Laura enjoyed spending time outdoors, watching the Atlanta Braves baseball and watching her grandchildren and great-grandchildren play sports. She lived in the Shidler and Webb City, Oklahoma area for 30 years. She moved to Lefors, Texas with her daughter in 2004 then moved to Wheeler, Texas in 2007. SURVIVORS: 2 sons Ronald J. Kerr and wife Sherryl of Tyrone, Oklahoma and Scott A. Kerr and wife Janis of Lamont, Oklahoma; daughter Luella M. Slatten and husband Robert of Lefors, Texas; daughter-in-law De De Kerr of Webb City, Oklahoma. 11 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, 3 stepchildren Dale Smith and wife Dianna of Winfield, Kansas; Shirley Schmidt and husband Norm of Newton, Kansas; Sandy Claycamp and husband Kyle of Holton, Kansas; 8 step grandchildren; 9 step great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Laura was preceded in death by her parents; a brother James Holland; 2 sons Bill Kerr and Jim Kerr; a daughter-in-law Mindy Kerr; 2 great-grandchildren Cheyenne Kerr and Ronnie Rojas and 2 step sisters Marvel and Mille.