Marvia Jean Smith, 78 of Drexel, Missoui gained her angel wings on January 11th 2025 in her home in Drexel. A Celebration of Life will be held 11:00 am Saturday, February 8, 2025 at the Drexel Community Building. Private family graveside services will be held at a later date in Peculiar Cemetery, Peculiar, Missouri. Arrangements entrusted to Mullinax Funeral Home, Drexel chapel (816-657-4400). Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.
Marvia was born on August 14th, 1946 in Harrisonville, Missouri the daughter of Louis and Artia Roper Smith. She was a loving and dedicated mother and grandmother that found her greatest joys in life through her family.
Our grandmother was very caring and would help anyone in any way she could. She taught us that the world needs more people who care. She inspired many with her positive cheerful outlook on any situation. She was a very spirited person with a personality that always shined bright and loud. Mariva enjoyed making others laugh and spreading joy. She was a comfort to many and a joy to all. She spent many years caring for her family and her friends even though she recently had a struggle with some heart issues however she never let anything get her down. Even in the hospital she found ways to brighten others’ days.
Marvia was preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Artia Fay Smith, brother Larry Smith, and her grandson Tyler Eicholz.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Richard and Kaye Eicholz, two grandchildren and their spouses, Dustin and Kelli Edmundon and Ben and Melody Ream, as well as two great-granddaughters, Natalie and Hayleigh Foster.
