Martha "Gail" Smith, 84, of Warrensburg, Missouri, long-time resident of Montrose, Colorado passed away, Thursday, April 23, 2026. Gail was born June 28,1941 in Montrose, the daughter of Fred M. Noland and Evelyn (McClure). She was the second of four children. Evelyn passed when the eldest sister was only 7, putting the two older girls on a journey of growing up early. Gail graduated from Montrose High School in 1959 and became a Licensed Cosmetologist in 1960. She was united in marriage to Rexford "Jack" Smith in July1962.

After graduation, Gail worked in Cosmetology until shortly after their daughter Tammy was born. She and Jack later became Consignees for Mobil Oil. He delivered fuel to local ranchers, farmers and nearby gas stations, & she took on the Office Manager role. Following that venture, she was Office Manager for the Carpenter's Local Union Hall 1156 and later owned/managed two additional Montrose businesses.

If someone mentions Gail's name, the words 'smart, funny, very kind or caring person' usually follow. She arranged most of her spare time to be with family and friends. This meant weekends, summers, and holidays always prioritized the immediate family, and usually included some combination of her niece, nephews, siblings, or friends. Her preferred activities were in the mountains camping or jeeping, but she especially treasured time at the family ranch in Ridgway. She was very creative and every project was meticulously crafted. It was essential that she learned to cook at a very young age following the untimely passing of her mother. Those early lessons, and a lot of unavoidable practice, resulted in an always noteworthy culinary talent.

Gail was often looking for ways to teach, entertain, and improve the lives of children. She was a homeroom mother, a Girl Scout Leader, 4-H Leader and Council Parent.

After retiring, Jack and Gail moved to Missouri to be near their daughter and other family.

Gail's survivors include her daughter, Tammy Smith-Fischer; Sister, Frieda Berry (Reg), Brother Bill Noland (Marilyn); Niece Linda Mock; Nephews, Reg Berry Jr, Jeff Mock, Bill Mock, and William Noland; and several great-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Jack, Sister Patsy Mock and husband Don, and Nephew Harry Noland.

Gail had a great fondness for dogs, so in lieu of flowers, the family requests that you donate to your local animal shelter.

A Friends and Family Gathering will be scheduled for Gail and Jack in Colorado at a future date. Missouri arrangements have been entrusted to Williams Funeral Chapel in Warrensburg, and Colorado Arrangements with Crippin Funeral Home in Montrose.