Mary Lou Smith, 67, of Lawrence, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at home.  She was born September 16, 1957 in Topeka, Kansas to parents Alfred D. Grice and Lucy Grice.

Mary graduated from Topeka High School in 1976 and attended K-State.  Mary worked at Blue Cross and Blue Shield.  She was a member of NOW and volunteered to work on Democrat’s campaigns over the years.

On June 19, 1982, she married Chad E. Smith.  He survives at home.  She is also survived by sisters, Cara McNair (Joe), Overland Park, KS and Kim Rose, Castle Rock, CO; brothers, Alfred Grice (Edna), Chino, CA and Joseph A. Breitenstein, Overland Park, KS; numerous nieces, great-nieces, and great-great nieces; and numerous nephews and great-nephews.

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