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McLeansboro Today
By the People, for the People
Longtime Wayne City Resident Sharon Lea Smith Dies at 83
Smith was a Home Health Caregiver and active member of the Wayne City Baptist Church.
Published on Mar. 9, 2026
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Sharon Lea (Flannigan) Smith, an 83-year-old resident of Wayne City, Illinois, passed away on March 7, 2026 at her home. She was a Home Health Caregiver for Addus HomeCare and had a great sense of humor, enjoyed shopping and eating at Cracker Barrel, and loved spending time with her family, especially her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Why it matters
Sharon Lea Smith's passing marks the loss of a longtime community member in Wayne City, Illinois, where she was an active member of the local Baptist church and known for her warm personality and devotion to her family.
The details
Sharon Lea (Flannigan) Smith was born on August 24, 1942 in McLeansboro, Illinois to Eual and Bonnie (Duncan) Flannigan. She married Larry Cecil Smith on June 4, 1961, and he preceded her in death on October 13, 2020. Prior to her passing, the couple enjoyed camping at various locations. In addition to her work as a Home Health Caregiver, Sharon had several other previous occupations.
- Sharon Lea (Flannigan) Smith passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2026.
- She was born on August 24, 1942.
- She married Larry Cecil Smith on June 4, 1961.
- Her husband Larry Cecil Smith passed away on October 13, 2020.
The players
Sharon Lea (Flannigan) Smith
An 83-year-old resident of Wayne City, Illinois who worked as a Home Health Caregiver and was an active member of the Wayne City Baptist Church.
Larry Cecil Smith
Sharon Lea Smith's husband, who passed away on October 13, 2020.
Eual Flannigan
Sharon Lea Smith's father.
Bonnie (Duncan) Flannigan
Sharon Lea Smith's mother.
Don Flannigan
Sharon Lea Smith's brother.
The takeaway
Sharon Lea Smith's passing is a loss for the Wayne City community, where she was known for her warm personality, devotion to her family, and active involvement in her local church.
