Funeral services for Gavaughna Smith, 90, of Gainesville, MO will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 15, 2025 in the Clinkingbeard Funeral Home chapel, Gainesville. Officiating will be Wayne Stewart. Visitation will be Wednesday afternoon from 1 p.m. to service time. Burial will be in the Smith Chapel Cemetery.

Gavaughna Marie Smith was born September 21, 1934 to Fred and Ella (Nemeth) Smith in Rockbridge, MO. She passed away January 8, 2025 at the age of 90, surrounded by family.

Gavaughna married Alvin Junie Smith in November of 1952. She was a graduate of Gainesville High School. She and Junie followed work, which took them to Stafford, KS, Springfield, MO, and St Louis, MO before returning home to Gainesville in 1971.

To their union of marriage came one daughter, Deborah Kay, and two sons, Jeff and Darin. Gavaughna spent most of her life as a devoted mother, grandmother, and housewife. Her favorite things were spending time with her kids, grandkids, sisters, nieces and nephews, and family in general. She also enjoyed cooking, watching Hallmark movies, and watching baby and cooking videos on Facebook.

Gavaughna is survived by her sons, Jeff (Becky) Smith, Darin (Jessica) Smith; grandkids, Colby, Dustin (Kylan), Logan (fiance Monica), Jacob (Shyla), and Victoria; sisters, Evalee (Ralph) Young, and Delores James; brother-in-law Denny Coatney; as well as several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her infant daughter, Deborah; her parents Fred and Ella Smith; husband, Junie Smith; sisters, Arlene Eccardt and Doris Coatney; and brothers-in-law, Roger Eccardt and Sonny James.

Arrangements are under the direction of Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Gainesville, MO.