HOISINGTON — Virginia Lee Smith, 73, died Nov. 6, 2025, at Azria Health Woodhaven, Great Bend, Kan. She was born June 28, 1952, in Hoisington, Kan., the daughter of Calvin E. and Betty Jean (Carroll) Smith. Virginia graduated from Hoisington High School in 1970. She then went to work at Tindall’s bakery. In 1974 she started working at Superior Essex Communications and worked there for 43 years retiring in 2017.

Virginia was an avid Royals and Chiefs fan and also loved following her nieces and nephews’ activities. She participated in several bowling leagues over the years and she enjoyed gifting her many sewing, crocheting, and craft creations.

She is survived by two sisters, Rhonda (Steven) Dezotell of Haysville, and Dee Ann Smith of Hoisington; six nephews and nieces, Gary (Cheryl) Dezo

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