Dolly Joy Smith

Dolly Smith Dolly Joy Smith, 77 passed away peacefully on Monday, June 2, 2008 at Heritage Retirement Home in Twin Falls. Dolly was born in Hailey, Idaho on April 6, 1931 to Rachel and William Chess. She attended schools in Salmon, Twin Falls and Business College in Salt Lake City. Dolly married Cleo (Clem) Smith on January 7, 1951 in Fairfield, Idaho and had five children. Dolly and Clem lived in Fairfield and Wendell until moving to Paul in 1966. Dolly worked part-time for Hillcrest Dairy for many years. Dolly was preceded in death by her husband and parents. She is survived by her sisters, Donna Blackburn and Ruth (Walter) Browne, both of Lewiston, Idaho; her brother, Bob (Margie) Eskridge, Milwaukie, Oregon; her children, Joy (Mike) Gamble, Homedale, Idaho; Lloyd (Sandy) Smith, Rupert, Idaho; Ralph Smith, Rupert, Idaho; Norman Smith, Pocatello, Idaho and Sherri (Marty) Summers, Filer, Idaho; 15 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Dolly will be remembered for always having an open kitchen with a hot cup of coffee or a glass of iced tea for anyone who stopped by. Her grandchildren especially enjoyed her "candy drawer." She loved to read and enjoyed playing pinochle with family and friends. Dolly was a loving wife and mother with a nurturing spirit; always giving, forgiving and caring for her family. Mom, we love and miss you. We are comforted knowing that you and Dad are together with God. The family would like to thank the staff at Heritage Retirement Home and to Hospice Visions for all their kind care. There will be a private family memorial held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Parke's Magic Valley Funeral Home, 2551 Kimberly Road, Twin Falls, Idaho.