Mignon Elaine Smyth

Mignon Elaine Smyth passed away on February 15, 2024, in St. George, Utah, at age 80. She was a Christ-like example of charity, kindness, and peacemaking; everyone who knew her will miss her deeply.

Mignon was born November 12, 1943, in Boston, MA, to William James McCracken and Margaret Elaine Russell. Her father's military career enabled her to grow up in Boston, New York, Utah, Okinawa, and California. She attended BYU, graduating with her Bachelor's degree in 1971. There, she met her husband and eternal companion, James Richard Smyth II. They were married in the Salt Lake Temple on December 3, 1971. Together, they raised six children, living in Salt Lake City, Teton/Sugar City, Idaho, and St. George, Utah. She and her husband served two missions for their church together: the Florida Tallahassee Mission and the Utah Salt Lake City Headquarters Mission.  

Nothing brought her greater joy than family. She filled her life loving, supporting, and caring for her husband, children, grandchildren, parents, siblings, and ancestors. She loved to learn continually, no matter how out of reach a new skill seemed. She was a disciple of Jesus Christ and worked daily to be more like her Savior. She loved the scriptures and serving in the temple and at church. She left a legacy of faithfulness, selflessness, and resilience. 

She is survived by her husband, James; her children, Richard, Deborah, Jenni (Jeremy) Taysom, Spencer (Sarah), Susan (Justin) Martin, and Michael (Jen); her 21 grandchildren; and her siblings, Bette, Bill, and John. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Len.

Funeral services will be on Thursday, February 22, 2024, at 12:00 Noon at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints meetinghouse at 1483 W. Angel Arch Dr. St. George, UT.  A viewing will be held from 10:15 - 11:45 am prior to the service. Interment will be at Tonaquint Cemetery. 

In lieu of flowers, the family requests you make donations to the Humanitarian Fund of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.  

For those unable to attend in person, a virtual guest book and streamed funeral service is available in the using the link below.