Evelyn Ruth May nee Smith 81 of Pacific passed away Thursday, November 5, 2015 at her home. Mrs. May, daughter of the late John Smith and wife Carrie nee Ford was born December 12, 1933 in Annapolis, Missouri. She enjoyed playing Bingo and fishing. She took great pride in her family dedicating herself to her children and especially her grandchildren. Mrs. May was preceded in death by her parents, John and Carrie Smith; her daughter, Debbie L. Tesreau; one brother, Gerald Smith and four sisters, Helen Williams, Dorothy Story, Shirley Mesger and Lucille Brawley. She is survived by seven children, David May and wife Doreen of High Ridge, Dorinda Cronin and husband Jim of Pacific, Diana Jones and husband Jimmie of Fenton, Darla May of Union, Dana Pinnon and husband Rick of High Ridge, Dalena Rogers and husband Chuck of St. Clair and Darrall May and wife Chrissy of Arnold; two sisters, Edna Miller and husband Garry of Gerald and Opal Burnham of Florissant; twenty-six grandchildren; forty-six great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews; other relatives and many friends.