Margaret Smith

Margaret Smith, 96, of Overland Park, KS, passed away Monday, November 25, 2013 at her residence. Graveside services will be at 11:00am Tuesday, November 26, at Sheffield Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Beth Shalom Synagogue, American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society. Mrs. Smith was born September 24, 1917 in Oakland, CA, the daughter of Samuel and Sophie (Haith) Taylor and moved to the Kansas City area with her family as a young girl. She attended Kansas City schools, graduating from Central High School. Mrs. Smith was a member of Beth Shalom Synagogue and was a former member of Beth Israel Abraham and Voliner Synagogue.
She was also a member of Hadassah, B’nai B’rith Women, Mizrachi Women and was very active in Kaleidescope in Crown Center. Mrs. Smith led a very active life, playing cards, singing in the choir, enjoyed reading and she kept a kosher home. She loved and enjoyed her family, especially her grand and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 67 years, William Smith, her brother, Jack Taylor and her son-in-law, Irving Myer. Mrs. Smith is survived by her son and daughter-in-law: Leonard D. and Sharon Smith, Springfield, MO; daughter: Rita Myer, Overland Park, KS; grandchildren: Bryan Smith, St. Louis, MO; Jessica and Aaron Whitaker, Charlotte, NC; Denise Smith Carle and husband Jeremy, St. Peters, MO; Jason Myer, Gardner, KS; great-grandchildren: Rachel Carle, Graydon Carle and Noah Whitaker; She will be greatly missed by her many friends and family members.