Elaine Smothers Smith

September 19, 1925 - February 15, 2021

Elaine W Smothers Smith, 95, of Hot Springs passed away February 15, 2021. She was born in Philadelphia, PA on September 19, 1925 to Helen and Adolph Wunderlich, Jr. She is survived by a son Brad Smothers(Penny) of Glenwood, AR and a daughter Sara Hollis(Bert) of Springfield, MO; 4 grandchildren Rachel Hollis, Bert Hollis, Jr(Claire), Holly Smothers, and Brian Smothers(Taylor); plus 4 great-grandchildren. One sister Irene Hanson and a nephew Luther Hanson(Carol). Elaine had many friends and she will be missed. Elaine earned an Associate degree and was employed for many years by the City of Atlanta, GA in the Records Management Department. She loved to travel and participated in 18 Elderhostels, numerous sailing trips, and visited many countries. In retirement, she volunteered for many organizations including the Naval Museum in Pensacola, ReStore, Sierra Club, MidAmerica Museum, National Parks, archeological groups and church groups. She never stopped her quest for learning or asking questions and valued education, music and art. She learned the dulcimer, enjoyed tapdancing, bowling, country-western dancing and ballroom dancing. She also enjoyed sailing, bicycling, riding motorcycles and many 5K walks for charity. Because of the current pandemic, there are no plans for a memorial service at this time. She will be interned at Lawnview Cemetery outside Philadelphia. The family would like to express gratitude to her extended Hot Springs family, friends at Country Club Village, Dr Ted Faro, Hospice Home Care, Right-At-Home and Nancy’s House, for their kind support. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to First United Methodist Church of Hot Springs, AR.