Lois Jean Smith's Obituary
Lois Jean Smith, 79, of Highlands, North Carolina, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, May 9th, 2021. Lois was born on September 23, 1941 in Maryland to Ray and Neva Bonner. She enjoyed crocheting, and she loved to garden and messing with her plants. She was amazing cook and loved to feed everybody. She was also an avid reader and could often be found outside her porch, enjoying a book. Lois also loved to play cards and spending time with her family and friends was a favorite pastime. She was an all around amazing person and she will be missed beyond measure. Lois was predeceased by her beloved husband of 63 years, George "Sonny" Smith, who passed on October 4, 2019, her three sons; George Washington Smith, Jr., Robert Allen Smith and Larry Ray Smith. Lois is survived by her daughter Lori (Gary) Ann Cean of Lady Lake, Florida, sister Gloria Lewis of Ohio, five Grandchildren: Bridget (Brian) Faria of Glenville, North Carolina, George Justin Smith of Lady Lake, Florida, Brittany Smith of Mount Dora, Florida, Brooke Sneed of Glenville, North Carolina and James Sneed of Glenville, North Carolina. Five Great Grandchilren: Rylee Sneed of Glenville, North Carolina, Brady Sneed of Bellview, Florida, Benson Sneed of Bellview, Florida, Olivia Smith of El Paso, Texas, Rebekah Smith of El Paso, Texas, nieces and nephews in Ohio and her beloved dog, Beauregard Malachi Smith of Glenville, North Carolina.
A gathering of family and friends for Lois is scheduled for Sunday, June 13th from 1:00 to 2:00 PM at Steverson, Hamlin & Hilbish Funeral Home, 226 E. Burleigh Blvd., Tavares, Florida 32778. A Celebration of Life Service for Lois will immediately follow her gathering beginning at 2:00 PM with Pastor Bishop Sandy Gamble officiating.
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