Marybelle Brookley Smaha, age 90, passed away Sunday, July 25, 2010, at her residence in Fremont.

Marybelle was born in Edgar, Nebraska, on June 5, 1920. She moved to Ravenna, Nebraska, in 1936 and met her high school sweetheart, Jack Warren Smaha. Marybelle and Jack were married in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Christmas Eve in 1941. They celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary in 2009. They moved to Alliance, Nebraska, in 1951. Marybelle had a great love of children and was a revered kindergarten teacher for thirty-three years. She was a member of Eastern Star and was an active member of the Presbyterian Church. She was gratified to receive an Honorary Life Membership award from the Presbyterian Church Women for her contributions to her church.
Preceded in death by her parents Marcia and Will Carleton "W.C." Brookley and her brother Charles C. Brookley
Survived by her loving husband of 69 years Jack
Daughters Diana (Rawson) Lloyd of Spearfish, South Dakota and Sandy (Dr. Greg) Young of Fremont
Son Daniel (Shelly) Smaha of Glide, Oregon
8 grandchildren
10 Great-grandchildren
6 nieces, 1 nephew, and 1 sister-in-law
Marybelle's faith in her Lord and Savior was a cornerstone of her life. She was blessed to receive Hospice services and die in her home, surrounded by her loving husband and family. The family will be celebrating Marybelle's long and joyful presence in their lives at their next family reunion.
Memorialsmay besent to The First Presbyterian Alliance Church in Alliance, Nebraska, orsent to The Presbyterian Church in Fremont.