Ida F. (Chapman) Smith age 91 passed away Friday evening, March 18, 2011 at the Grandview Convalescent Center in Martinsville. She was a resident of Martinsville and a life-long resident of Morgan County.

Ida was born July 20, 1919 in Morgantown to the late Claude L. and Eva Almedia (Tracy) Chapman. She married William "Bill" Smith on June 14, 1941 in Morgan County. Bill preceded her in death on April 5, 2001 after 59 loving years.

With her mother passing away at a young age, Ida quit school at age 14 to care for her brothers and sisters. Her siblings referred to her as a mother, sister and good friend. Ida was a loving homemaker and was a former member of the Mt. Nebo Community Church in Martinsville and attended the Pleasant Grove Christian Church in Morgan County. She was a past member of the Morgan County Farm Bureau and the Modern Woodman of America. Ida was known for her weekly news stories in the Martinsville Reporter.

She enjoyed quilting, genealogy and helping others in need. Ida loved spending time with her family and two dogs: Spikey & Bear.

She is survived by a sister: Carolyn Hedger of Martinsville; brother: Lawrence Chapman of Martinsville; four nieces: Anita Haugh of Greenwood, Pam Ferguson, Vickie Singer & Shirley Zupancic all of Martinsville; six nephews: Ron McKee, Mike McKee & Steve Chapman all of Martinsville, Larry Chapman of Trafalgar, Jack Hedger & Rickey Chapman both of Morgantown.

Ida was preceded in death by two sisters: Veva Martindale and Margaret McKee; one brother: Lester Chapman; two nieces: Rita Greenwood & Karla Chapman and one nephew: Gary Martindale.

The Rev. John Irvin will conduct a funeral service 1 pm Tuesday at Meredith - Clark Funeral Home Cremation & Personalization Center, 179 E. Mulberry St. in Morgantown. Friends may call from 11 am till service time on Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Mt. Nebo Community Church Cemetery in Martinsville.

Memorial contributions may be sent in honor of Ida to any missionary work at a church of the donor's choice.