Loretta A. Smith

Loretta A. Smith, 81, of West Lafayette, passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2018 at Cumberland Pointe Health Campus. She was born May 1, 1936, in Lafayette, IN to the late Lowell and Mary Best.

Loretta graduated from Montmorenci High School class of 1954. On August 13, 1955 she married Robert Wayne Smith in Montmorenci and he survives. Loretta worked for many years at Purdue University at Printing Services and the Purdue Union business office.

Loretta enjoyed crocheting and gardening but most of all the time spent with her family and grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Surviving are husband, Robert Wayne Smith of West Lafayette; daughter, Lora Bramer; son, David (Jill) Smith; 2 grandsons, Daseph Smith, Jeremy Smith; 3 granddaughters, Michele Law, Lynn Beha, Jessica Wyly; 10 great grandchildren, Tyler Smith, Walden Beha, Albert Beha, Emma Smith, Lane Smith, Halle Smith, Madyson Law, Keegan Law, Kaden Ingalls, and Kyren Law. Loretta was preceded in death by her parents and her half-brother Don Litwiler.

Visitation will be from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Monday, January 22, 2018 at Soller-Baker West Lafayette Chapel, 1184 Sagamore Parkway West, West Lafayette. Service will be at 11:00 am on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at Soller-Baker West Lafayette Chapel, 1184 Sagamore Parkway West, West Lafayette with Rev. Tom Branham officiating.  Interment will follow at Tippecanoe Memory Gardens.

Memorial Contributions may be made to: Alzheimer’s Research Association.