Rose Marie Smith, the daughter of Lewis J. and Rosell (James) Halbert was born August 7, 1937 at Red Oak, Iowa. She passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at the age of 83 years and 3 months, at her home in Red Oak with her family by her side.

Rose Marie was raised in Red Oak and graduated with the Red Oak High School class of 1954. On July 18, 1954, Rose Marie was united in marriage to George Junior "Pete" Smith in Red Oak. Thru the years she worked for the Green Parrot, Skyway, and Union Carbide Battery Company. Rose Marie then began a 21-year career with the Red Oak Police Department and Montgomery County Sheriff Department as a dispatcher, she retired in 2000. Following her retirement, she was a clerk at the Red Oak Coach Inn. Rose Marie enjoyed boating, swimming, visiting the casinos and playing Bingo; and during the winter, she and Pete enjoyed taking their motorhome south to Texas, California or Florida. Rose Marie loved spending time with her grandchildren and was always ready to watch her grandson, Andy play sports. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Red Oak.

Rose Marie was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Pete on September 22, 2006 and daughter-in-law, Joyce Smith.

Rose Marie is survived by her two children: Greg (Shari) Smith of Red Oak, IA and Pam (John) Herzog of Red Oak, IA; 6 grandchildren: Lisa Jenkins, Heather (Rob) Smith, Joe Smith, Amber Jennings, Andy (Kellie) Jennings and Jordan Herzog; 6 great-grandchildren: Ashley (Eric) Soat, Chloey (Curt) Ritzman, Olivia Jenkins, Stefani Smith and fiancé Ryan Marshall, Samuel Jennings and Tessa Jennings; 3 great-great-grandchildren: Aria Soat, Berton Smith and Barrett Marshall; sister, Barbara Rocha of Fairfax, MO; and other relatives and friends.

May God bless her memory and give strength to those who mourn.

Graveside Service will be held Friday, November 13, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. at Evergreen Cemetery, Red Oak, Iowa. Family and friends may meet at the funeral home by 10:00 a.m. for procession to the cemetery.

Open Viewing from 11:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 12, 2020

At Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home

Facial covering required and social distancing, requested.

A memorial is being established in Rose Marie's name.

Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.sldfuneralhome.com

Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.