Anita Sue Smith, age 63, of Coffeyville, Kansas passed away on Monday, March 30, 2026, at CRMC.
Anita was born on September 24, 1962, in Coffeyville, Kansas to Howard Smith, Sr. and Katherine Mae (Bruce) Smith. She grew up in Coffeyville where she attended local schools. She worked various jobs throughout her life including as a dietary aide at the hospital and at Rita’s Café, Shirley’s Café and Lanning’s. In recent years Anita has spent most of her days helping raise her granddaughter, Selena. Most of all she loved the time she spent surrounded by her family.
Surviving to cherish her memory are her children, John (Crystal) Benefiel, Jr. Jeremy Muller, Neka Hall; grandchildren, Dylan (Tatyana) Benefiel, Paige (Matt) Hanna, Cheyenne Benefiel, Austin (Emma) Benefiel, Garret (Corynn) Hanna, Logan Benefiel, Selena Hall, Zachary Fruzza; siblings, Howard (Jody) Smith, Jr., Joe (Sheri) Smith, Toby (Marilyn) Smith, Robbie Smith, Nancy Reeves along with numerous extended family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Howard Smith, Sr. and Katherine (Bruce) Nalley; sisters, Diana Ryan, Melissa Smith; brothers, Timothy Smith and Bradley Smith.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of David W. Barnes Funeral Home in Coffeyville. The family will hold a memorial service at a later date. To leave a condolence for the family online, visit Anita’s memorial page at www.dwbfh.com
