SMITH, Crystal L. (Hoggard) - b. November 3, 1953 - d. December 24, 2025

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Crystal L. Smith, age 72, of Moline, Kansas, passed away December 24, 2025 at the Eureka Health Center in Eureka, Kansas.  She was born on November 3, 1953 in Springfield, Missouri, the daughter of Floyd and Rose Hoggard.

Crystal worked as a cosmetologist.  She had a zest for life and loved seeing her clients and friends.  When she was not working, she enjoyed going camping and fishing, being a Chiefs and KU fan, loving her dogs, and most importantly, being with her family. She loved to cook and bake and was planning big for her favorite time of year which was Christmas. 

On May 8, 1981, Crystal married William Smith, and they were married for 44 years.  Crystal enjoyed attending the Moline Christian Church and will be a great loss to her family, friends, and community.

Survivors include her husband, William Smith; sons, Joseph Smith and Michael (Sally) Smith of Moline, Kansas; and grandson, Joseph Smith, Jr. Crystal was preceded in death by her parents and sisters, Mary Martin, Martha Lundgren, and Lisa Boyles.

Cremation has been requested at this time.  Memorials have been suggested to the family to help curb expenses and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home. Online condolences may be left for the family online at www.countrysidefh.com.   Countryside Funeral Home, 206 E. Washington, Howard, Kansas 67349 has been entrusted with arrangements.

(taken from the Countryside Funeral Home website)