Erika Barbara Smith, 77, of Callaway, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2015 in her home. She was born on July 22, 1937 in Czechoslovakia. She fled communism in the late 1950's, prior to the year the Berlin Wall was erected. She became a naturalized U.S. citizen in 1970. She is survived by her husband, Francis Smith, Retired USAF; four children, Barbara Jean Nevelle, Michael F. Smith, Francis M. Smith, Patricia Ann Rose; five grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and many other remaining family members residing in Europe. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 21 in the Wilson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Virgil Tillman officiating.