Erma Hinckley Smith

Erma Hinckley Smith passed away Friday, June 19, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was the last surviving child of Jesse and Zena Hinckley’s eight children. Erma was born May 10, 1939, in Rexburg, Idaho in the home of her Great Grandfather, Arza Hinckley.

When Erma was 3, her family moved to 1100 East in Salt Lake City. She attended Stuart School on the U of U campus and later graduated from East High.

When Erma was a Junior in High School, she met Albert Lenard Smith. Al was in school at the Salt Lake Area Vocational School to become a carpenter. He went to church in the 11th ward which was also Erma’s ward. They became friends and dated her senior year. Al played Erma’s mom in checkers and won Erma as the grand prize. They were married in the Salt Lake Temple August 16, 1957. They went to Paris on their honeymoon, the one in Idaho.

Erma was a lifelong member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many callings over the years including primary, young womens, ward librarian and compassionate service.

Erma will be remembered for finding ways to serve those around her. She made lots of blankets and quilts over the years for babies, college kids and newlyweds. She brought meals and cookies to neighbors and friends in need. She would sit with those who needed a friend. Her children have had the opportunity to be able to serve her for the last couple of years as she served them.

Erma worked at Lagoon for about 20 years. First in the Prize Center and later in Group foods. Her children and grandchildren benefited from this with many trips to play at Lagoon.

Erma is survived by her children: Linda (Mark) Peterson, Sandy (Flint) Richards, Randy (Annette) Smith, David (Marie) Smith, Jolene (Scott) Gardner, Rebecca Smith, 37 grandchildren, 52 great grandchildren and 2 great great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother-in-law Gerald Wilkinson, sister-in-law LaDonna Hinckley, Sister and Brother-in-law Nadene (Earl) Cook and Sister-in-law, Ruth Smith.

Erma was greeted by her husband, Al Smith, her son, Larry Smith and infant twin sons, and a great grandson, Myles Richards. She was also greeted by her parents and all of her brothers and sisters. There’s eight of them again.

Funeral services will be held Friday, June 26, 2026, at 11 a.m. at the Steed Creek church in Farmington (347 S 200 W). It will also be streamed. There will be a viewing Thursday, June 25, 2026, from 6-8 p.m. at Russon Mortuary, 1941 North Main Street, Farmington, Utah. There will also be a viewing Friday morning from 9:30-10:30 at the church prior to the service. 

Interment will be at Farmington City Cemetery located at 200 East 500 South, Farmington, Utah.

Zoom link is provided by Farmington 13th Ward: https://zoom.us/j/97119295627?pwd=TGdUbDRRN3ZQUnBoRENDNDBqWGt0QT09

The family would like to thank the members of the Farmington 13th ward for all they’ve done for our mom and grandma. We’d also like to thank Inspiration Hospice for their help over her last few days.

“To care for those who once cared for us is one of the highest honors.” -Tia Walker

We love you, Mom!