Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

CONWAY — Nina Smith,

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87, of Conway, Ark., passed away on Tuesday, November 9, 2021, in Conway, Arkansas. Mrs. Smith was born on Wednesday, March 14, 1934, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to the late Orrie Clark and Daisy Hughes Clark. Nina was a member of First Christian Church in Conway, Arkansas. She obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Arts and English from the University of Central Arkansas. Nina was a member of the Beta Sigma Phi sorority for many years. She later worked for the UCA bookstore for over twenty years. Some of the things she enjoyed were painting, gardening, golfing, going to UCA games, she also loved playing bridge and dominoes with her sorority sisters. It was often said she never met a stranger. Left to cherish her memory are, one daughter, Wendy Smith of Conway, Arkansas; three nephews, Berrye Smith (Celeste) of Spingfield, Missouri, David Lester, (Berna) of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Charles Lester (Jamie) of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; two nieces, Jackie Menasco (Keith) of Phoenix, Arizona, Laurel Darrow (Joe) of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; four caregivers, Tina Tarpley, Melissa Hight, Catelynn Abbott, Courtney Perry; and several great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, and friends. Mrs Smith is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Dr. Derald Smith, one sister, Joan Moreland. A private service for Mrs. Smith will be held at a later date. You may sign the online guestbook at: www.rollerfune­ralhomes.com/conway

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