Born June 8, 1968, in Sikeston, daughter of Robert E. and Jane Russom Smith Sr. of Sikeston, she was a 1986 graduate of Sikeston High School and a member of the Semo Hogs Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Club. She held a black belt in taekwondo and had worked for Sikeston Public Schools in the cafeteria.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by her daughter, Brandi Burton of the home; a sister-in-law, Jamie Smith of Sikeston; a nephew, Trey Smith of Sikeston; and her fiance, Stanley Parham of Sikeston.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Robert Smith Jr., on Nov. 18, 1998.
Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Saturday at Nunnelee Funeral Chapel where services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday. The Rev. Kelley Grubbs, pastor of Murray Lane Baptist Church, will officiate.
Burial will follow in the Memorial Park Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be: Brent Russom, Scott Russom, Mark Pearson, Michael Dale Allen, Douglas Evans, Steven Smith and Ricky Smith Jr.
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