November 4th, 1934 – November 26th, 2023
Anna May was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan and raised in Michigan Center, Michigan by her parents, Elwood, and Maribel Watson. She attended Henry Ford Hospital’s Nurses School where she became an RN. She met and married her dearest husband of 62 years in Detroit in 1956. They adopted 3 children and then moved to St. Louis, Mo where she helped with Robert’s business and racing career. She was an amazing Sunday School teacher for more than 50 years in various Churches in Michigan, Missouri, Illinois, and Florida. Anna May was a devout woman of God and known for her kind heart, generosity, and involvement in the church.
Anna May was preceded in death by her Husband, Robert T Smart, and her son, Scott T. Smart, and Sister, Belva “Tootie” Karasek. She is survived by her loving daughter Robin Souder (Kevin Souder) of Carson City, Nevada, and her Son Lance Smart (Debbie Smart), Grandchildren Seth, Malia, Sarah, and Rachel. Nieces, Becky & Chrissy, Nephews, Johnny & Courtney.
She will be buried in the Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell with her Husband Robert T. Smart.