Beulah Mae Smothers

June 13, 1925 - February 3, 2021

Beulah May Smothers, 95 of Kenansville, Florida formerly of Springfield, Greenview, Glen Carbon and Havana Illinois died February 3, 2021 surrounded by her loved ones at her home. She was born June 13, 1925 in Taylor County Kentucky. The daughter of Forrest and Ruby Wise. She married James Thomas Smothers March 7, 1947. He preceded her in death in 1993. She was also preceded by her parents Forrest and Ruby, her brothers Merle Forrest Jr. and Norman and sister Doris Magers. Mrs. Smothers was a graduate of Taylor County High School, Campbellsville Jr. College, Kentucky in 1949, then obtained her Bachelor's Degree from MacMurry College in Jacksonville, Illinois in 1959. She taught school 29 years (5 in Taylor Co Kentucky and 24 in Greenview, Illinois). She retired from teaching in 1973 to assist her husband in his business Skelly Truck Stops in Springfield and Troy Illinois. Mrs Smothers was a member of the Kenansville Baptist Church. She was Treasurer of the Kenansville Community Association and a library volunteer for many years. She was also Treasurer of the Kenansville Historic School for 6 years. Served on the board as director for Lake Marian Shores HOA for 20+ years and also treasurer of the Kenansville Cemetery, Inc for many years. Surviving are a brother Carl (wife Midge) Wise, a sister, Anna Johns both of Kentucky. One Son, Dwight (wife Joyce) Smothers of Kenansville, Florida; granddaughter Keri (husband Paul)Vogt of Petersburg, Illinois and 3 grandchildren, Levi & Shelby Vogt and August Smothers. Memorial Services will be held February 9, 2021 at Kenansville Baptist Church. Visitation from 11:00 am. - 1:00 pm. with funeral to follow. Burial Services at Kenansville Cemetery.