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A private graveside service will be held at Powers Cemetery, Xenia.
Christina Jean Smith, age 51, of Flora, Illinois, passed away early Sunday morning, April 19, 2020, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon.
She was born May 2, 1968, in Fort Benning, Georgia, the daughter of Robert and Ida M. (Young) Rado.
Chris also known affectionately as “Sissy,” loved her family very much and dedicated herself to raising Chandler. Faith and church were very important in her life and she loved reading the Bible and sharing the word of God with others whenever she had the opportunity. She had lived in several states throughout her life and especially enjoyed driving and going on road trips.
She is survived by a son: Chandler Smith of Charleston; 3 daughters: Kelsey Mette, Nikki Dust, and Rachel Case; mother: Ida M. Rado of Louisville; sister: Bobbie A. Kamboures (Aaron D. Bentley) of Flora; brother: Scott R. Rado of Louisville; several nieces and nephews; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins also survive.
She was preceded in death by her father: Robert Rado; brother: Vernon “Butch” Rado; maternal grandparents: Carol Eugene and Martha Alice Young; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
A private graveside service will be held at Powers Cemetery, Xenia. Arrangements are in the care of Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Memorial donations are suggested to the family to assist with final expenses and will be accepted through the funeral home. To share a memory or condolence visit: www.frankandbright.com
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I am so sorry for your loss.
Very sorry to learn of this. Sympathies to each of the family.
I'm so sorry for your loss, she was a good friend. She will be missed greatly
I had the opportunity to get to know Christina where I work. She was a very nice lady. I really enjoyed our conversations. Fly high my friend.
I will miss your beautiful smile. We had some great memories and I will cherish them forever. Rest In Peace. My heart is with you, Chandler, Bobbie, Ida, and Scott.
I'm so sorry for your loss . Christina will definitely be missed. May God ease your pain.
Ida, Chandler, Scott, and Bobbie: deepest condolences.
We will miss you in our Sunday Services with Community Southern Baptist Church. You always had a praise report or testimony.
Christina was a childhood friend of mine and we shared many fond memories. Hangouts, cook outside and sleep over s. It seemed our families were intertwined and I loved her as a sister. My heart goes out to Ida, Chandler, Scott and Bobbie . There are no words I can find to convey my sorrow.
Chris and i became friends while i worked at Carmi manor. Loved her very much. So sorry for your loss
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family at this difficult time.
So sorry for loss Bobbie. We are thinking and praying for you. Let us know if we can do anything. Love and hugs.❤
So sorry for your loss, thoughts and prayers to the family.
Oh how I’m gonna miss that beautiful smile and laugh. You were always so sweet and loving. You treated me like a daughter. I won’t forget all the times we would drink a pop and eat mozzarella string cheese! Everything I was excited for, you were just as excited. I’m really going to miss you. Spread your wings and fly high beautiful ❤️
My thoughts and prayers are with you, Ida.
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