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Elsa Reta (Welch) Smith

Posted 2021-05-30 by mhenderson
Published in Yuma Sun on May 30, 2021 -
Yuma, Arizona

>> October 14, 1941 May 29th, 2021 <<

Elsa Reta Smith of Yuma Arizona went to be with her heavenly father on
March, 24, 2021.

Reta is survived by her 4 daughters, Daniele (Steve) Archer, Pamela
Smith, Debra Hickie and Sharrie (Randy) Judd; 8 grandchildren; 19
great-grandchildren, sister-in-law Dora Welch and many nieces and
nephews.

Reta was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, David Smith,
parents, Elzie and Beulah Welch, brother Newell David Welch, and
grandson, Cody James Power.

Reta retired from teaching at Woodard Jr. High School. She was an avid
Yankees fan, longtime softball coach, enjoyed bowling, bingo and
spending time with her family and friends. She has touched many lives
and will be missed by all.

There will be a viewing at Johnson Mortuary, 1415 S. 1st Ave, Yuma, AZ
on June 11, 2021 from 4pm to 8pm. A funeral service will be held at
Johnson Mortuary on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at 10am. Burial service
will immediately follow.

Please sign the guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/yumasun





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