Lena Rae Knight SMILEY

Lena Rae Knight SMILEY

Lena SMILEY Obituary

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Oct. 2, 2009.
SMILEY, Lena Rae Knight, age 72, of Gwynn's Island and Mechanicsville, lost her courageous battle with cancer Wednesday evening. She is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Jack Smiley; three daughters and their husbands, Debbie and Jack Torza, Jackie and Rick Allen, and Karen and Troy Rollins; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Rae, as she was lovingly known to her family and friends, was born in Lufkin, Texas, one of 12 brothers and sisters. As a loyal Texan, she started out as a Houston Oilers fan, but after moving to Virginia she became a dedicated Redskins fan. Rae spent every Sunday during the season wearing her favorite jersey cheering for the Skins no matter how bad their season. The family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Monaghan Funeral Home, 7300 Creighton Parkway, Mechanicsville, where services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday. Interment Forest Lawn. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Riverside Walter Reed Hospice, 7358 Main St., Gloucester, Va. 23061.


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October 9, 2009

Jack, am sure sorry to hear about your loss. I know you talked to us at work about Rae often. Get in touch Pat Harmon Mechanicsville Paint and Body

Susan Dawson

October 3, 2009

Jackie,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I hope that you find comfort in knowing that you mom's spirit will live on.

Judy Holder

October 2, 2009

Jackie,
Thinking of you girlfriend, Annette sends her thoughts and prayers to you and yours also....Love ya, hugs,

Sandi Grooms

October 2, 2009

Debbie and Jack,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Kathy Black

October 2, 2009

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

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