Larned – Violet “Vi” Smith-Snyder, 88, died February 26, 2012 at her home, Larned.

She was born December 17, 1923 in Larned, the daughter of James W. and Ketha Blanche Hanon Kitterman. A lifetime Larned resident she was a Beautician for 25 years, a Nurses Aide for 10 years and a Receptionist for 10 years.

She was a member of the First Christian Church, the Food Pantry at the First Christian Church and the VFW Auxiliary, all of Larned.

On September 22, 1940 she married Bernard D. Smith at Larned, he passed away August 24, 1968. On June 4, 1973 she married Guy Snyder at Larned, he died August 31, 2005.

Survivors include; four sons, Bernard L. ”Lanny” Smith, Kirbyville, Missouri, David L. Smith, Gregory F. Smith and Timothy C. Smith, all of San Diego, California, eleven grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by; three brothers, Ivan Kitterman, James Kitterman and an Infant, and two sisters; Zona Dell Keast and an Infant. Funeral will be 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Beckwith Mortuary Chapel, Larned with the Pastor Dan Lundgren presiding. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at the Mortuary. Burial will be in the Larned Cemetery, Larned.

Memorials may be given to the First Christian Church, in care of the Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550. Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.