Etta Mae (Johns) Smith, 88, of Indianapolis passed away Sunday Morning, May 17 ^th at I.U. West Hospital.  She was born April 8, 1932 to Hascal Ray and Lera Anise (Arterburn) Johns in Summer Shade, Kentucky.  Raised on a hog farm, during the Depression, she learned hard work and the value of family.  She married Robert Benjamin Smith in 1953 and moved to Indianapolis.  She worked as a secretary at Allison's Transmission in Indianapolis from 1953-1958 and then became a homemaker.

Etta was a 53 year member of Bethel Missionary Baptist Church.  She enjoyed gardening, sewing, reading and being with family.  She was an amazing Southern cook.  Etta was preceded in death by her parents; 5 siblings; loving husband Rob; and one great grandson.  Her survivors include:  Cindy (Ron) Stewart of Indianapolis, and Dottie (Tony) Self of Flower Mound, Texas; 5 grandchildren; and 12 great grandchildren.  She will be greatly missed.

Visitation will be at Forest Lawn Funeral Home, 1977 S. State Road 135, Greenwood, IN on May 27 from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., followed by funeral at 1:00 p.m.  Etta will be laid to rest at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.  You may also live stream the service at https://www.facebook.com/bethelmissionary.church/?rf=759045167573349

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, 222 E. Epler Avenue, Indianapolis.