In the early morning of Wednesday, July 14th, 2021, loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister, Barbara Adele Durnell Smith passed away in Helena, MT, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born January 24, 1948, in Escondido, CA. to Clyde and Adele Durnell.
Barbara was raised in Farmington and Santa Fe, NM where she graduated from HS in 1966. She married Steve Smith on February 6, 1982, and moved to Salt Lake City, Utah and later to Helena, MT.
Barbara enjoyed camping, crocheting, board games and spending time with her grandchildren. Her love and kindness will continue to be felt and sorely missed by many. She was a member of PEO and Eastern Star. She is survived by her loving husband of 39 years, Steve Smith. Two sons, Russell, (wife Jacqui) of Helena and Jeffrey (wife Sandi) of OK; seven grandchildren, Zion, Roan, Adelei and Olivia of Helena and Kyle, Shelby and AJ of OK. She is also survived by one sister, Patricia Noble and family.
A Graveside Service is scheduled for 10:30 a.m., Monday, July 19, 2021 at the Montana State Veterans Cemetery, Ft. Harrison.
Service Schedule
Graveside Service
10:30 a.m.
Monday July 19, 2021
Montana State Veterans Cemetery
1900 Williams St.
Ft. Harrison, Montana 59636
Service Schedule
Graveside Service
10:30 a.m.
Monday July 19, 2021
Montana State Veterans Cemetery
1900 Williams St.
Ft. Harrison, Montana 59636
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Jeffrey W Salisbury says
Farewell sweet, gentle and loving Barb. You will be missed, you will be missed.
Jacqui Smith says
You are very much missed. Thank you for being the absolute best grandma to our children that we could have asked for.
Holly Fox says
Our PEO chapter will be miss you dearly. I’ll always remember your kindness in bringing me into our chapter.
Marta Ernst says
I will miss you terribly Barb. I always enjoyed our visits at your house where I first became a PEO with you. My heart breaks for your family.
Sandy Matule says
I am so sorry for your loss, Steve. Barb was a wonderful woman. I always enjoyed my time with her. Giving her rides to P.E.O. Meetings, meetings at your home. I loved her humor and support of everyone. She will always be missed and I will smile when I think of her.
Sharon Madsen Redfern says
With her kindness and friendliness, Barb touched the lives of many people. She welcomed me into my new Helena PEO chapter and I will remember her fondly.
Pat and Dayle Williams says
Dear Steve, Russell, Jeffery, and family. We are sorry for your loss of Barb. We pray for peace and comfort for you.