Deidre Smith

Deidre J. “Jody” (Clark) Smith, 40 of Pleasant Hill, MO, passed away, December 24, 2013. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, December 28, 2013 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052 with cremation to follow. Inurnment will be in Mt. Washington Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Friday evening at the chapel. Donations may be made to Kansas City Hospice. Jody was born September 14, 1973 in Independence, MO to John W. and Debra (Ferris) Clark and has been a lifelong area resident graduating from Truman High School in 1992. She had worked as a assistant manager for convenience stores and was a beloved mother. She enjoyed spending time with family and was a KC Chiefs fan. She is survived by; a daughter, Brittany Faye Woodford of Pleasant Hill, MO; her fiancé Donald Renfro of Pleasant Hill, MO; 3 step daughters, Kailey Renfro, Lana Renfro and Payton Renfro all of Lone Jack, MO; 2 sisters, Shawna Stolte of Sugar Creek, MO and Mikki Stone of Independence, MO; a brother, Jason Ferris of Emporia, KS; her grandfather, Lew Clark of Independence, MO; 2 uncles, Clifford and David Clark and a aunt Peggy Cox and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Online condolences may be expressed at www.speakschapel.com (Arrangements: Carson-Speaks Chapel (816) 252-7900)