Gertie Jane Elvira Chisum Smith-Shaw was born November 10, 1933 and passed from this life March 1, 2024 after a brief illness at 90 years old.

She was born in Sugar Holler, Oklahoma. A small community, nestled in the hills between Muskogee and Braggs, Oklahoma; now part of Camp Gruber, Army National Guard Training Center.

Gertie, was born the third of seven children, to Albert and Carolina Chisum. All of whom proceed her in death except, one brother, Albert Chisum of Beggs Oklahoma.

May 31, 1952, Gertie married the love of her life Homer Smith. Together, they had four children, Beverly DeRooy of Silvana Washington, Kay Brashear of Mannford, Oklahoma, Homer Smith, of Sand Springs, Oklahoma, and Terry Moening of Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Six grandchildren, Tina Brashear, Daniel Brashear, Phillip Childs, Jason Creel, Homer Smith, and Derek DeRooy. 14 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren and a numerous amount of nieces, nephews and extended family.

Viewing will be held at Mobley-Groesbeck Funeral Service on Tuesday March 5, 2024 between the hours of 1 and 8 pm.  Funeral service will be at the funeral home on Wednesday March 6, 2024 at 11 am, with Reverend Ken Horn officiating.