Julie Ann Smith

Julie Ann Smith, 68, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2020 at Newman Regional Health in Emporia. Julie Ann Lawson was born October 3, 1951 in Emporia, the daughter of Joseph and Agnes (Thompson) Lawson.  She graduated from Emporia High School in 1969. She was united in marriage to William L. Smith on November 5, 1976 in Emporia.  Julie had been a baker at the Emporia High School for 37 years until she retired in 2014.  Her and Bill were foster care providers for 15 years. She loved helping with Easter egg hunt, local haunted house with display and events.  She also loved   gardening and her flower beds. Julie made crafts and sold them at craft shows throughout the area for  several years. She had also served as Girl Scout Leader during the early 1990’s. Julie will be forever remembered by her husband, Bill of the home; two daughters, Melissa Smith of Neosho Rapids and Jessica Smith of Topeka; a brother, Robert Lawson of Emporia. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Elizabeth Kay Smith on June 8, 2018; three sisters, Jenny Weakley, Betty Fladung, Ida May Rasille; two brothers, Howard and David Lawson. Cremation is planned with a memorial service scheduled for 10:00 A.M., Saturday, June 13, 2020 at the Jones VanArsdale Funeral Home in Lebo. Pastor Gene Huston will officiate services. The family will  receive friends Friday, June 12th  from  5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. at the funeral home.                                                                                                                             Inurnment will take place at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Neosho Rapids.  Memorial contributions may be made to Neosho Rapids Park Improvement and sent in care of Jones VanArsdale Funeral Home, P.O. Box 43, Lebo, KS 66856.  Condolences may be express at vanarsdalefs.com.