Rona Smith, 85, of Valparaiso, Ind., and formerly of La Porte, Ind., passed away Friday, Aug. 13, 2021.
She was born Aug. 3, 1936, in Winston County, Ala., to H.C. and Marylene (Roberts) Cooper.
Rona was a homemaker.
She is survived by her children, Teresa Smith of Valparaiso, Donna (Bob, deceased) Musgraves of Valparaiso, Diana (Billy, deceased) Whitten of Valparaiso, Scott (Kathryn) Smith of Mesa, Ariz., Kenneth “Mic” Smith of Chesterton, Ind., Jeffrey (Trish) Smith of New Buffalo, Mich., and James “Jamie” (Darla) Smith of Valparaiso; grandchildren, Jeffrey Jr., Stevie Ray, Hannah and Madison; great-grandchildren, Allyssa, Nataleigh, Rylleah, Carter, Destinie Hope, Ryan, Dylan, Fynn, Veryn, and Carly; and a brother, Jack E. Cooper.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Arzo “Barney” Smith; and a brother, Gary Cooper.
Cremation has taken place with Frank L. Keszei Funeral Home, Essling Chapel, La Porte.
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