of Anchorage, Alaska; grandchildren, Scott (Blanca Ramos) Smart, Shannon (Christopher) Rasmussen, Travis Taylor, Sarah Smith, Emily Taylor, Carson Smith, John Purnell Jr. and Katie Purnell; great grandchildren, Luis Rasmussen, Savannah Smart, Sabrina Carrion and Ethan Ramos. Reta was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, R.G. "Lefty" Smith, and infant daughter, Linda Marie. A private graveside service was held Friday, July 1, 2011 at Mount Hope Cemetery in Brooklyn, Wisconsin. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the staff at Capital Lakes Terrace for the very gentle and loving care of our mother and our family. Donations in Reta's memory may be made to the Skott Cooper Historical Suite School of Nursing Building Fund, US Bank Lockbox 78807, Milwaukee, WI 53278; to the Capitol City Band, PO Box 258007, Madison, WI 53725-8007; or to the charity of your choice. Reta's welcoming smile, gentle manner and listening ear will be missed by all.