Viola Marie Elliott Smith, 84, died June 17, 2021, in Danville. Born September 2, 1936, in Liberty, she was the daughter of Finley and Linda Elliott. Viola worked as a housekeeper at Lexington Country Place for over 20 years. Viola loved her family get togethers. She is predeceased by her husband, Ervin Junior Smith; two daughters Kimberly Parker and Hope Houp; and a sister Faye Miller.

Viola is survived by a daughter Regina (Brian) Himes of Winchester; three sons James Smith of Lancaster, Steve (Joanna) Smith of Winchester and Carroll (Jennifer) Elliott of Liberty; a sister Fernie Sims; four brothers David (Joanna) Elliott, Larry (Doug) Elliott, Tim (Judy) Elliott and Junior (Dorothy) Elliott; seventeen grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be 12 pm to 2pm, Friday June 25, 2021, at Stith Funeral Home in Junction City. Graveside service will be at 3 pm at Salyers Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Steven Elliott, Matt Houp, Nathan Smith, Anthony Parker, Jermey Parker, and James Smith. Please sign the guestbook or send a Hug from Home.