Sunset March 21, 2021
Mary Karen (Rivers) Smith, age 72, passed away March 21, 2021. Mary was a lifelong resident of North Minneapolis and the Camden neighborhood. She graduated from North High School and retired from Honeywell after 39 years. She was the past Queen of the Sabathanettes Red Hat Society. She was kind and loving, always helping somebody. She will greatly missed.
Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Dale M. Smith Sr.; father, James D. Rivers Sr.; and brother, James D. Jr. She is survived by mother, Ada Rivers; brother, Aaron Rivers; sons, Jason and Dale M. Smith Jr. (Mary); grandchildren, Evelyn and JeDale Smith, Troy and Tschaunbay Dixon; great-grandchildren, other relatives and many friends.
Private graveside service for family. A memorial service and celebration of life will be held at a later date. Washburn-McReavy.com Swanson Chapel, 612-529-9691.
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