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Obituary: Myrna J. Smith

  

Myrna Smith

  Myrna J. Smith of Billings passed away peacefully at home on Oct.1, 2019. She was 96 years old.  Myrna was born in Burlington, Wyoming, February 5, 1923, to Susannah Violate Hopkin Johnson and Samuel Alonzo Johnson.  She had 2 older brothers, Marvin and Bud, and 1 younger brother, Fred. She prayed and prayed for a little sister and finally welcomed Susie when she was 9 years old.  She grew up helping in the family store in Lovell, Wyoming. Her Dad also ranched and farmed and they all worked hard together. 

     After graduating high school, Myrna went to Johnston School of Business in Billings.  In 1942, Myrna met Jesse B. Smith and they were married in the Salt Lake Temple on November 18th.  They lived in Basin, Wyo., and welcomed 2 read more