Det. Sarah E. Smith, 55, of Lenexa, KS passed away Friday February 8, 2019.

Sarah was born March 12, 1963 to Shirley and Patrick Keating in Kansas City, KS.  She graduated from Spring Hill High School in 1981 and went on to earn an associate's degree from Johnson County Community College in 1983.  After graduation from JCCC, Sarah joined the Lenexa Police Department and graduated from the police academy later that same year.  She earned the rank of Detective in 1995.  Sarah retired from the police department on July 11, 2003 after 20 years of service.  On November 26, 2005, Sarah married Barney "Skip" Smith.  Sarah was a dedicated mother, wife, sister, aunt and friend.

Sarah was preceded in death by her father, Patrick in 1997.  She is survived by her husband Barney "Skip" Smith; her son, Ryan Vogelsberg; her mother, Shirley Keating; three brothers, Michael Keating and wife Marilyn; John Keating; Brian Keating and wife Brenda; two sisters, Rebecca Baldwin and husband Gregg; Julie Schuhmacher and husband Karl.  Sarah is also survived by 4 nieces, 4 nephews and 2 great nieces .

Celebration of Life Services

Please join the family of Sarah Smith for a celebration of her life which will be held Saturday April
27th at Tomahawk Ridge Community Center, Overland Park, from 10am to 12:30pm. This will be an
informal gathering of those who knew and loved Sarah, to share stories and memories in her honor.
Please feel free to share this information with anyone else you might think would like to attend.

Memorial Contributions

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Hope Builders, 11184 Antioch Rd #324, Overland Park, KS 66210; or to Humane Society of Greater Kansas City; 5445 Parallel Parkway; Kansas City, KS, 66104.