Frances Sue (Arrendiell) Smith, age 86, died Sunday, August 29th in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Sue was born on January 7, 1933 in Mineral Wells, Texas. She was the daughter of Gesna Verna (Cotton) and Arthur Tilson Arrendiell. Her step-father was William Joseph Lane. Sue married Bernard Smith on August 4, 1951 in Phoenix, Arizona.

Bernard and Sue were married for 67 years. Sue and Bernard moved to California and both worked for Convair, an aircraft manufacturing company. Several years later, Sue and Bernard moved to Clayton, New Mexico to raise their family. They raised 5 children there; Gary, Sheri, Kent, Shawn and Mike.

Sue was very athletic and participated in a bowling league, fastpitch softball league (where she was a fierce lefthanded pitcher), and she loved to golf. Sue was a member of the Methodist Church.

Sue and Bernard retired and spent 17 years in Tucson, AZ at the Voyager Resort. Sue was able to enjoy plenty of golf, lots of friends and some hobbies that included painting, wood carving, stained glass. Sue was also a shuffleboard champion at the resort.

Survived by:
Brother:
Joe Lane of Sparks, Nevada

Sister:
LaVelle Sevits of Fullerton, California

Children:
Gary and Diana Smith of Scottsdale, AZ
Sheri and Bobby Spinelli of Sante Fe, NM
Kent Smith of Arlington, VA
Shawn and Don Clemons of Rochester Hills, MI
Mike and Julie of Phoenix, AZ

Grand Children:
Landan Smith
Aryn Smith
Kacy Abram
Carly Smith
Lena Spinelli
Eason Spinelli
Shoni Alsup
Corey Clemons
Scot Clemons
Jayme Smith
Kallie Smith

Great Grand Children:
Corbin Alsup
Tenley Alsup
Grayson Spinelli
Caden Smith
Dax Dillard
Presley Abram
Cash Abram
Major Abram
LouAnna Smith