Mary Martha Smith (Allegro), born July 25, 1933, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2026, at the age of 92. She lived her long life to the fullest, always with laughter, love, and a bit of feistiness.
Mary was married to the love of her life, Wayne Edward Smith, who preceded her in death in 1980. She was also preceded in death by her son, David Wayne Smith Sn., in 1993; her parents, Clara Mae Begulia and Dominic Allegro; and her siblings Zena Krouse (Bob); Phyllis Yennie (Joe); Joe Allegro (Helen); Ross Allegro (Addie); Rose Vance (Lee); and Clara Mae Gomez (Pete).
She is survived by her children: Beth McClellan, and husband Randy; Pam McKendry and husband Pete; Wayne Smith and wife Susan; Clarence Smith and wife Julie; grandchildren, Candy Stagner; David Wayne Smith Jr. (Brenda); Mandie Schlappi (William); Keith Wrigley; Brandy Seitzinger (Josh); Erica Nicole Smith; Cody Smith (Alexis); Danielle Stockman (Cory); Anthony Smith (Sara); Mary was further blessed with numerous great-grandchildren, and most recently welcomed her first great-great grandson. She is also survived by her brother Dominic Allegro and wife Jan, as well as several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.
The last six years of Mary’s life were spent in Stanberry, Missouri at Pine View Manor, where she was loved and cared for by so many. The family deeply appreciates the kindness, patience, and compassion shown to her by the staff and residents who became an extended family to her.
She was known for her love of the casino, where she had a knack for finding luck at the slot machines. In her younger years, she loved to dance, and even in her later years at Pine View Manor, she could be found dancing in her chair, bringing smiles to everyone around her.
She was proud of her Italian heritage and never missed a chance to share stories of her upbringing. She delighted in teaching others her “real cuss words” in Italian, showing off her tan, and making her family laugh with her sometimes inappropriate but always good-natured humor.
Mary spoke her mind without hesitation, lived with passion, and loved deeply. Her family and friends will remember her as strong-willed, full of life, and endlessly entertaining.
She will be dearly missed, but her stories, laughter, and love will live on in the hearts of all who knew her.
