Eastin, Belva Lee

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• Reference Number: EAST.B001
• _FGRAVE: 73038380
• _MEMR: 10 Jul 2011, Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

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Olney Daily Mail (IL) - Monday, July 11, 2011

Belva Lee Smith, 80, of Clay City, died at 6:10 p.m. Thursday, July 7, 2011, at Flora Gardens.

Mrs. Smith was born July 17, 1930, in Clay City, the daughter of Leo C. and Mary Ellen (Tooley) Eastin. She married Robert L. "Bob" Smith on October 27, 1950. He preceded her in death on February 2, 1979.

She was a homemaker. She had worked at a day-care center, the garment factory and for Summers-Kistler Funeral Home in Clay City and Flora. She was treasurer for American Legion Unit #840.

Mrs. Smith is survived by her daughter, Janice E. Smith, of Clay City; brother-in-law, Marvin Martin, of Clay City; sister-in-law, Lora Marie Smith, of Noble; sister-in-law, Lois Eastin, of Flora; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Leo and Mary Ellen Eastin; husband, Robert "Bob" Smith; three brothers, Franklin D. Eastin, Leo Leon Eastin and Kenneth Wayne Eastin; and one sister, Beulah Keck.

Cremation rites were accorded.

Visitation was held at Summers-Kistler Funeral Home in Clay City.

A memorial service was held at the funeral home with Tony Reed, Charlie Allen, Brett Wright and Dick Sharp officiating.

Burial was in Clay City Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Clay County Hospice or Clay County Cancer Support Group.

Belva married Smith, Robert L. 'Bob' on 27 Oct 1950. Robert (son of Smith, William Henry and Travis, Sylvia Carida) was born on 2 Jun 1925 in Illinois; died on 1 Feb 1979; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: SMIT.J030
• _FGRAVE: 239893204

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anice E. Smith, 70, of Clay City passed away at 11:42 am. Friday, May 20, 2022 at her home in Clay City.

Janice was born on March 27, 1952, in Flora, Illinois, the daughter of Robert L. and Belva Lee (Eastin) Smith.

She graduated from Clay City High School and worked various jobs over the years, such as a butcher, a day-care provider for 22 years, and a cook for the K & R Cafe in Louisville and Heritage Woods. Janice loved to be around her family. In her daycare she raised close to 200 kids over the years. Janice was a collector of Beanie Babies and NASCAR memorabilia, as well as being an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan. She loved traveling, playing cards, and was notorious for spoiling the young and the old.

Janice was a member of the Clay City Christian Church, Clay City American Legion Auxiliary, and Clay County Daycare Association.

Janice is survived by her uncle, Marvin Martin of Flora, numerous cousins, friends, and her daycare kids.

She was preceded in death by her parents and grandparents.

Memorial services honoring the life of Janice will be held at 12 noon on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at the Clay City Christian Church with Doyle Williams officiating. Burial will follow at the Clay City Cemetery. Visitation will be held Tuesday morning at the church where friends may call from 10:00 am to 12 noon.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Janice's memory to the Clay County Cancer Crusaders and will be accepted through the funeral home. The McGriff & Triplett Funeral Home in Flora is entrusted with the arrangements.