Edna J.

(Brittain) Smith

Edna J. (Brittain) Smith, 90, of Lake Mills, passed away on Monday, June 2, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born on March 29, 1935, to the late Wilbur and Grace (Warner) Brittain in Grand Junction, Colorado.

She was also enlisted in the United States Army, serving from 1953 to 1955, this is where she met her future husband Richard Smith.

She married Richard A. Smith on July 3, 1955 in Idaho. He died March 4, 2016.

Edna was a member of the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church.

She enjoyed golfing and traveling with her husband.

She is survived by her children, LeeAnn Davis of Lake Mils, David (Sharon) Smith of Lake Mills, Cindy (Larry Anderson) Smith of Belvidere, IL, Sandi Smith of Lake Mills, Rick Smith of Lake Mills, and Curt (Lana) Smith of Lake Mills; 8 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren;  brother Clayton (Pat) Alexander of Grand Junction, CO; sister Dixie (Morris) Hoole of Littleton, CO; many other relatives and friends.

She was also preceded in death by her grandson Bryan Schuenke; son-in-law Chris Davis; granddaughter Nicole Davis.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at 6 p.m. at Claussen Funeral Home in Lake Mills.

Friends may call from 4 p.m. until the time of service at the funeral home on Thursday.

A Private Family burial will be held at a later date in Kroghville Cemetery.

A thank you from the family to Visiting Angels, Rainbow Hospice, Father Milot and Eucharist Ministers for weekly visits and communion. We would also like to thank her friends at her Wednesday respite group; it was the highlight of her week.

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