She was born on August 19, 1928 in Des Moines County, Iowa, the daughter of Clarence L. and Leona E. (Lane) Tucker. She attended Burlington Schools and graduated from Burlington Senior High School, Burlington, Iowa on May 31, 1945. After graduating, "Rene" worked for National Research, a publishing company, in Burlington until she married Robert in 1951. On February 25, 1951 Rene married Robert G. Smith of Biggsville, Illinois in New Orleans, Louisiana, returning to their farm in rural Biggsville, where she was a homemaker for over 60 years. She was a member of the Biggsville United Presbyterian Church.
Surviving are her two children, Sherri L. (Steven) Brokaw and Gregory S. (Tammy) Smith both of Biggsville, four grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death were Robert, her husband of 43 years, her parents, and one sister, Patricia L. Dowell of West Burlington, Iowa.
A graveside memorial service will be held at 10:30 am on Tuesday, August 11, 2015 at the Biggsville Township Cemetery with interment to follow. A memorial has been established for OSF Hospice in Galesburg, Illinois. Turnbull Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. For more information, or to leave a condolence, please visit www.turnbullfuneralhomes.com
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