Leona E. Smith, 86, of Lafayette passed away at 5:02 pm on Sunday, June 11, 2017 at The Springs in Lafayette. She was born January 2, 1931 in Van Wert, OH to the late Clifford and Lucille (Lillick) Bell. On August 28, 1953 Leona married Robert “Doc” Smith in Chicago and he survives. Leona earnedContinue Reading
Leona E. Smith, 86, of Lafayette passed away at 5:02 pm on Sunday, June 11, 2017 at The Springs in Lafayette.
She was born January 2, 1931 in Van Wert, OH to the late Clifford and Lucille (Lillick) Bell.
On August 28, 1953 Leona married Robert “Doc” Smith in Chicago and he survives.
Leona earned her RN degree and worked as a Registered Nurse and mother.
She was a member of Faith Church and enjoyed singing, flower gardening and served as the family’s financial wizard.
Surviving along with her husband Robert are their four children, Paul Eric Smith (wife Lana) of Lafayette, Rachel Lynn Cherry (husband Kent) of Pandora, OH, Joel Geoffrey Smith (wife Ginny) of Hanna, IL and Esther Diane Prelock (husband Matt) of Lafayette; two step-sisters, Ruth Bell of Springdale, OH and Mary Lou Antonowicz of Elmhurst, IL. Also surviving are seven grandchildren, eight step-grandchildren, four great grandchildren and sixteen step-great grandchildren.
Friends may call from 10:00 am until the time of the memorial service at 12:00 noon on Monday, June 19, 2017 at Faith Church with Pastor Steve Viars officiating.
In lieu of flowers those wishing may contribute in Leona’s name to Faith Bible Counseling Ministry.
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