HOISINGTON — Erin Lynn Smith, 17, died Sept. 5, 2026, in Great Bend, Kan. She was born Nov. 25, 2008, the daughter of Lorn H., Jr. and Lisa M. (Richardson) Smith. Erin was a senior at Hoisington High School that was looking forward to an early graduation in December and then on to Cosmetology School. Cosmetology was her true calling, she loved everything to do with make-up, hair, and nails. She didn’t like to leave the house until she looked beautiful and always had a new hair color or style to match her mood. Her creativity was also expressed in her love of art. She was so excited when she got the job working at Taco Bell, so she could fund her love of shopping. An entrepreneur in her younger years she would set up Kool-Aid stands and sell flowers from the garden, raising money to donate to Kans for Kids.