Mary Ann Smith, 89, passed away on October 3, 2026 in Gassville, Arkansas. She was born on June 6, 1937 in Gilman, Wisconsin, the daughter of Leonard and Bessie Yoder Nida. She married Melvin Smith in 1983. The couple moved to the Twin Lakes area in 2012. Mary worked several jobs over the years but her true passion was art and literature. She wrote a book and was very involved with the Donald W. Reynold Library of Baxter County. She loved to spend her time at the library and was proud to have donated several art portraits. Most importantly, Mary loved her family. Her children, grandchildren, and friends brought her immeasurable joy.

Mary is survived by children, Margeret (Lee) Hoekstra and of Naperville, IL, and Wesley Bensching of Boise, ID; grandchildren, Christopher Hoekstra, Melissa Hoekstra Hecht, and Nicole Hoekstra; and great-grandchildren, Easton, Dakota, Savanah, Raelynn, Cooper, and Colton Hoekstra Hecht.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents; and husband.

Visitation will be 1:00 pm, Monday, October 12, 2026, at Kirby & Family Funeral Home Chapel - Mountain Home, Arkansas. A Funeral Service for Mary will begin at 2:00 pm with Brother Gary Wise officiating. Burial will be 12:30 pm, Tuesday, October 13, 2026 in Fayetteville National Cemetery, Fayetteville, Arkansas.

Memorial donations may be made to the Donald W. Reynolds Library Foundation.

Arrangements are by Kirby & Family Funeral and Cremation Services - Mountain Home. Visit the online obituary and guestbook at www.kirbyandfamily.com.