Dal Smith Taylor of Benton passed away Saturday, April 4, 2026. She was the oldest of 9 children born to James Walton Smith and Frances Peeler Smith.

Dal is survived by her daughters Debbie Rauschenberger and Cathy (Michael) Westbrook, both of Benton. She also leaves behind 3 grandchildren, Jess (Laura) Westbrook of Benton; Ronni (Tyler) Smith of Tulsa, OK; and Jordan (Cody) Holland of Fayetteville, as well as 8 great grandchildren, Kase, Kyle, and Kate Westbrook; Kai, Cove, and Marley Smith; and Carter Holland.

She is survived by 1 sister, Syb Hayden of Grand Junction, CO, and 1 brother, John Smith of Justin, TX. Dal was blessed with a favorite cousin, Dee Brazil Dale, with whom she shared a lifetime of memories, and a bonus third daughter/friend, Beverly Watts King, spending hours talking while sharing a Coke and Moon Pie.

She was preceded in death by her husband Ray L. Taylor, grandson Joshua Taylor Westbrook, and son in law Michael Rauschenberger. She was also preceded in death by brothers LJ, Harvey (Hot), and Ronnie Smith, and sisters, Dorothy Bullard, Mary McCool, and Brenda Smith.

Graveside services will be Friday, April 10 at 10:00 a.m. at Pinecrest Cemetery.

The family would like to thank the staff of Heartland Rehab & Care Center for 9 years of compassionate comfort and care.

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