Emily R. Smith's Obituary
Emily R. Smith was born in Hinton, Oklahoma February 21, 1925 and “walked on” January 19, 2015 in Tulsa, Oklahoma while visiting with her grandson, Omar. Emily was the daughter of original Citizen Band Pottawatomie Allottee Louis Melott and Nellie Rudetha Melott. Emily was the last surviving sibling and is preceded in death by her mother and father, sisters LuBelle, Cordila, Viola, Katie, Thelma, and Mary Ruth and brothers Ben, Little Lee Haskell, and Joseph. She is survived by her husband, Carlton W. Smith and daughter Dr. Sandra K. Rana and her husband Mahboob Rana. Emily’s three grandchildren Inyat, Sarah, and Omar will greatly miss their Grandmother/ Nanuk and will hold memories of her in their hearts forever. Emily had a rich and full life. She was always dedicated to her family and her Nation. Emily was a part of the war effort in WWII working in a munitions plant in Parsons, Ks. and Mare Island Naval Yard in California. Emily proudly served as a Navy Wave during the Korean War. She later served as a Charter Member of the National Women’s War Memorial committee and a member of the Whitney Point, New York American Legion. Emily traveled extensively in the United States, Europe and the Middle East with her husband and daughter and later with her beloved grandchildren. Emily retired from the State of New York’s Department of Transportation with 35 years service. She was the first female Appraiser and Property Agent for Region 9, was honored 2 times as the Employee of the Year for the State Department of Transportation, and continued to maintain her membership in the International Right of Way Association. Emily was a member of the Owasso Chapter 511 of the Eastern Star. Emily always encouraged her daughter and grandchildren to pursue an education. She encouraged and supported their dreams and always took an active role in their lives. Emily, Sister, Aunt, Mother, and Grandmother… You will be missed, but you will always be in Our Hearts.
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