Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Christina Smith
May 2nd, 1968 - Apr 19th, 2020Christina Jean Smith, age 51, of Flora, Illinois, passed away early Sunday morning, April 19, 2020, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon.
She was born May 2, 1968, in Fort Benning, Georgia, the daughter of Robert and Ida M. (Young) Rado.
Chris also known affectionately as “Sissy,” loved her family very much and dedicated herself to raising Chandler. Faith and church were very important in her life and she loved reading the Bible and sharing the word of God with others whenever she had the opportunity. She had lived in several states throughout her life and especially enjoyed driving and going on road trips.
She is survived by a son: Chandler Smith of Charleston; 3 daughters: Kelsey Mette, Nikki Dust, and Rachel Case; mother: Ida M. Rado of Louisville; sister: Bobbie A. Kamboures (Aaron D. Bentley) of Flora; brother: Scott R. Rado of Louisville; several nieces and nephews; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins also survive.
She was preceded in death by her father: Robert Rado; brother: Vernon “Butch” Rado; maternal grandparents: Carol Eugene and Martha Alice Young; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
A private graveside service will be held at Powers Cemetery, Xenia. Arrangements are in the care of Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Memorial donations are suggested to the family to assist with final expenses and will be accepted through the funeral home. To share a memory or condolence visit: www.frankandbright.com
View the ceremony held at Powers Cemetery