Mary M. (Brooks) Smith-Blakey

Life’s Reflection

Mary was born on April 22, 1942 in Kansas City, Kansas to Lawrence and Lenora (Watkins) Brooks. Mary grew up in Kansas City, Kansas. She graduated from Bishop Ward High School in Kansas City, Kansas in 1960. After high school she attended Donnelly College in Kansas City, Kansas where she received an Associate’s degree in Business Administration. She returned to school and received her Data Entry certification.

She worked for TWA where she was a Clerk; upon leaving there she worked for Sutherland Lumber Company where she was a Data Entry operator. Mary owned her on daycare called “Precious Care Daycare Center”.  Her most recent employment was through Alpha Point Blind Pen Shop. She retired in 2009.

She has always been a loyal member of the Knights of Peter Claver Ladies Auxiliary Court 61.

Mary was married to Raymond Ferguson, Sr. and they were blessed with three sons from that union. She was happily married to Rodney T. Smith in the late 1960’s. They were members of Our Lady’s St Rose Parrish. Their union blessed them with one daughter. They enjoyed family activities and outings with their children. He was called home to Glory in the mid 1970’s.

Mary M. Smith Blakey 73, passed away on April 1, 2016 at Olathe Hospice Home in Olathe, Kansas. 

Mary was preceded in death by her father, Lawrence Brooks; mother, Lenora May (Watkins) Brooks; brother, William Brooks; sisters, Mattie Paris; Anna Marie Nesbitt; and Marie Anne Brooks; and husband Rodney Smith; Mario Paris.

Mary is survived by, her sons, Raymond (Betsy); Kermitt; Brian (Sherri); her daughters, Le Dawn (Charles); Simone; Lenora; her grandchildren, Jazmine Pegues; Janzel Pegues; Christian Stephenson; Chayla Stephenson; Chastity Stephenson; Erin Ferguson; Jordan Ferguson; Nina Trespolosios; Raven Stephenson; Tiffany Stephenson; Natisha Stephenson; and Bryttany Barnes; great grandchildren Ryder Anne Marie Brockelman; David Martinez; Sergio Martinez; Iyan Kemper; Mason Farmer; Noah Hoskins; LaDarion Cook; Kaleb Cook; Kylee Cook; Lillianna Cook; Kyra Cook; Chaztin Stephenson; Sian Palmer; and Iraj Rawlins; brother, Lawrence; sisters, Frances (Gilbert); Georgina Marie. She had a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.

The moment that you left us, our hearts were torn in two

One side filled with heartache the other went with you.

We often lie awake at night when the world is fast asleep, and

take a walk down memory lane, with Tears upon our cheeks.

Remembering you is easy, we do it every day,

but missing you is heartache that never seems to go away.

We hold you tightly within our hearts and there you will remain.

Until that joyous day arrives, when we will meet again.

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