Ladonna Darlene Smoot (88) went to her heavenly father on December 28, 2024, in Hickory, NC. She was born on March 30, 1936, in Miltonvale, KS, the daughter of Arthur Arson and Eunice Leone (McNeil) Lavoie. Darlene was raised in the Miltonvale community and graduated from Miltonvale Rural High School in 1954. She married William Duane Smoot on February 13, 1955. In 1956, Bill and Darlene made their home in Miltonvale. Darlene worked as a Tupperware sales lady, preparing taxes for Palmer & Phelps Insurance Agency, and 29 years selling Avon until she retired in 2002. Darlene was a former member of the Miltonvale Presbyterian Church and a current member of the Idana Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in death by her husband (Bill Smoot), her parents (Arthur and Eunice Lavoie), and a great-grandson (Blaze Smoot).

Survivors:

Son: Terry and wife Bettina Smoot of Nebo, NC

Son: Doug Smoot and girlfriend Debbie Snyder of Clifton, KS

Son: Reggie and wife Bobbie Smoot of Lincolnton, NC

Sister: Elaine Cyr of Clyde, KS

Sister: Brenda Pilcher of Salina, KS

7 Grandchildren and 8 Great-grandchildren

Funeral Services: Saturday, January 4, 2025, at 10:00 AM at the F.C. Hill Memorial Wesleyan Church in Miltonvale, KS

Minister: Rev. Scott Lingle

Interment will be held immediately following the service at the Miltonvale cemetery.

Visitation: Friday, January 3, 2025, from 5-7 PM at Phelps Funeral Home

Memorials: Miltonvale EMS or Idana Presbyterian Church

Online condolences may be made at www.nsrfh.com