SESSER – Gayla Rella Smothers, 81, of Sesser, passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2023.

She was born on March 30, 1941 in Sesser to Stanton Roberts and Jett (Murry) Eperson. She married Cyril Leon Smother on January 17, 1959 and he preceded her in death on July 22, 2019.

She is survived by her daughter Pamela (Kevin) Cummings of Mt. Vernon; daughter-in-law Tricia Smothers of Marion; grandchildren Heath (Kristin) Tepovich, Mallory (Anthony) Upegui, Kolton Cummings, Peyton Wall; great grandchildren Keegan Upegui, Kamryn Upegui, Hutson Tepovich and Danica Tepovich.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and one son David Smothers.

Funeral services will be on Monday, March 6, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church of Sesser with Pastor Jim Slone officiating. Visitation will be on Monday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 12:00 p.m. at the church. Burial will be at Maple Hill Cemetery in Sesser.

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