Sophronia Scott Smith, wife, mother, and sister, age 85, passed away March 24, 2000 in Salt Lake City, Utah on a lovely day as was her wish. Her daily smile and courage in living with rheumatoid arthritis for more than 40 years will be the words in the volumes we will remember about her life.
Born June 21, 1914 in Cleveland, Oklahoma, to Albert T. and Susan L. (Isabelle) Scott. Married Joseph Fielding "R" Smith February 2, 1937; later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple.Sophronia was raised and educated in the oil boomtowns of Oklahoma where her father was an oil field worker. She was born to parents who taught her the value of work and self-sufficiency. She was the Oklahoma State Spelling Champion in 8th grade. Her mother gave her a legacy of culture and a love of learning, which she cherished for all of her days and passed on to her children. She was proud of her children and happy to have them with her.
She considered her profession to be a full time homemaker. She perfected the arts of cooking and sewing.
Most of all she loved the gospel of Jesus Christ and was an active member of the LDS Church. She was proudest when she could share her testimony of the gospel through teaching and served in many positions in the Relief Society and other auxiliaries.
She is survived by one son and one daughter, F. Scott Smith, Fruit Heights, UT; Shawna Smith Stewart (Ronald), Murray, UT; sister, Oveda S. Baggaley; brother, Albert T. (Bud) Scott, Salt Lake City, UT; and good friend, Leland E. Flinders. She is preceded in death by her husband, Joe; and two sisters, Zella Burton, Ella Juanita Scott.
Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, March 28, 2000 at 12 noon at Holladay 11th Ward (2065 E. 4675 S.) with viewing Monday 6-8 p.m. at Cottonwood Holladay Mortuary, and one hour prior to services at the church. Interment, Holladay Cemetery.
The family wishes to thank the staff at Woodland Park Care Center, and Christus St. Joseph Villa for their loving care.