Faye Smith, age 76, passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023, in Evansville, Indiana.
Faye was born on May 12, 1947, to Roy and Minnie Leonberger. She retired from Snap Photo/Qualex to go on adventures with her best buddy and husband, Darrel. Faye loved her family wholeheartedly and valued spending time with them. Faye was an incredibly strong, kind, and beautiful soul and she couldn’t wait to surprise her grandbabies with gift bags full of goodies. She also loved spending time with her bingo buddies. She enjoyed tending to flowers in the yard, going on shopping trips, and going out to breakfasts and lunches with friends and family.
Faye is preceded in death by her husband and best friend, Darrel Smith, Sr, parents, Roy and Minnie Leonberger, brothers, Billy Leonberger and Lloyd Leonberger, and sisters, Bonnie Slaughter, Shirley Brotherton, and Thelma Baggett.
Faye is survived by her children, Brian (Susan), Darrel (Cindy), and Robyn (Matt), grandchildren: Dustin (Sydney), Mackenzie (Kraig), Brandon (Natasha), Jordan (Noah), Lorne, Ava, Teagan and Micah (Phillip) as well as great grandchildren: Chloe, Waylon, Hope, Charles, and Atticus. Faye is also survived by her sister, Geraldine Atchison and brother, Willie Leonberger. Finally, she is survived by her best friend of many years, Brenda Koch.
A Celebration of Life gathering will be held on Wednesday, June 7 at Zion-Lippe UCC at 9000 Copperline Road in Mt. Vernon, Indiana from 4-7 p.m. in which friends and family are welcome to share memories.
JoAnn Ashby says
I’m sure gonna miss my friend. I worked with her at snap photo for years and I would see her at bingo all the time. I love her like my own family. My heart breaks for her children and her family. She was such a treasure of a friend I will never forget her.
Mike and Pat Upton says
My condolences. Your mom was a very sweet and strong lady. Sending prayers and hugs for family.
Carolyn S Green says
Brian, Darrel and Robyn so very sorry for your loss. Many, many fond memories with Aunt Faye. She was a wonderful friend/sister to Mom. She was definitely one of a kind and what a wonderful life and love story she had with your Dad. She is now at peace with him and no more pain. Prayers for comfort. So sorry I won’t be able to make the service.
Love, Carolyn
Edna hunt says
I worked with Faye at qualex for many years and after we would see each other when I started working at Walmart I’ll miss seeing her and her husband my thoughts are with all of you.
Sheila Brown ( Mike’s Wife) says
Aunt Faye thanks for always being there for us. Now you can RIP a very special person in our hearts. You and Darrel was always just a phone call away. Thanks for all the talks. I’ll never forget the special moments for advice. Until we meet again , Love Mike Sheila Brown
Brown girls says
Thank you for always being there. Always a text or call away. Thank you for your support and wisdom. We will miss you!
Slaughter Darrell says
So sorry for your loss. Aunt Faye was a great woman and will be greatly missed.