Marianne Smith, 74 of Pea Ridge, died January 11,2022 at Mercy Hospital in Rogers.

She was born September 20, 1947 in Germany to Karl Schaefer and Maria Geffert. She moved from Germany in 1967 to the area to make her home. She loved walking her dog "Writer", loved reading her Bible, Christmas movies, board games and above all her family. She attended Ekklesia Church in Rogers, Arkansas and is preceded in death by her parents; her husband James Morris Smith and her son, Karl Smith.

Survivors are a son, James Smith Jr. and wife, Linda Ashworth Smith of Franklinville, North Carolina, a daughter Christina Hartmann of Germany; siblings, Josef Schaefer, Gabi Holzner, Hans Ludwig and Lioba Meier; five grandchildren, Jeremy Smith and wife Beth, Trenton Smith, Matt Smith, Taylor Smith and Hanna Smith .

Graveside service is set for 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 14, 2022 at Pea Ridge Cemetery under the direction of Sisco Funeral Home of Pea Ridge. No visitation.

Online condolences may be made at siscofuneralhome.net