Charleen Gay

Smith

Mrs. Charleen Gay Smith (nee: Holt), age 81, of Warrenton, MO., passed away on Monday, August 10, 2020 at her home. She was born on August 31, 1938 to the late Charles and Ruth (nee: Kemper) Holt in St. Louis, MO.

Mrs. Smith owned H & R Block Company in Warrenton for many years. She also was the owner of the Sears store in downtown Warrenton. Charleen enjoyed traveling with family and friends. She dearly loved taking her granddaughters shopping, making memories with each shopping trip they made. She also loved to go fishing with her grandsons.

Mrs. Charleen Smith was preceded in death by her husband Norman Smith, who passed in 2007; her parents, Charles and Ruth Holt; one sister, Jan; one brother, Bill; and one granddaughter, Gloria. She survived by her five daughters, Phyllis Fogelsanger, Elaine Frei and Nancy Barton and partner, Julie, Deidre "Dee" Lubs and husband Bryan, Jana Davis and husband James; one son, Bruce Frei and wife Janice; 20 grandchildren; 35 great grandchildren; other relatives and many friends. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, September 5, 2020, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM at Martin Funeral Home in Warrenton. Services will begin at 12:00 PM also at the funeral home. A burial will follow at the Warrenton City Cemetery.

Memorial donations are preferred to the Alzheimer's Association, c/o Martin Funeral Home, 510 East Main Street, Warrenton, MO 63383. Online condolences may be made at www.martinfuneral.net