Jetta Dureatha Smith, 85, of Arthur, formerly of Arcola, died at 7:26 AM Friday, April 23, 2010 at the Arthur Home.

Memorial services will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, April 25, 2010 at the Arthur United Methodist Church, 128 E. Illinois Street, with Rev. Leroy Allison officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Inurnment will be in the Arcola Cemetery following the memorial service. Shrader Funeral Home, 431 S. Vine Street, Arthur, is assisting the family with arrangements.

Jetta was born March 15, 1925 in Arcola, the daughter of Edward and Pearl Thornton Shaffer. She married Albert Donald Beavers on May 2, 1942 and he preceded her in death on September 16, 1985. She then married Dr. Charles A. Smith on August 18, 1989 and he survives.

Survivors include her husband, Dr. Charles A. Smith of Arthur; daughter, Donna Jurgens and husband Ronald of Arthur; 3 grandchildren, Steffanie Seegmiller and husband Scott of Arthur, Ami Flammini and husband Vince of Springfield; Jeff Jurgens and fiancee` Stephanie of Bloomington and 4 great grandchildren, Evan, Emily, Aaron, and Ashley Seegmiller. She was preceded in death by her parents, 3 brothers, and 3 sisters.

Jetta owned and operated Jetta's Beauty Shop in her home in Arcola for 50 years. As an accomplished stylist, she received many hair styling awards. In addition, Jetta served as a Board Member on the Illinois State Board of Hairdressers. She also became an auctioneer and operated as Lady Beavers, Auctioneer. She was a member of the Arcola Free Methodist Church.

Memorials are suggested to the American Diabetes Association; Arthur Home; or donor's choice.

Online condolences may be sent to www.hilligossshraderfh.com.