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Lila Smith Obituary
Easley
Lila Evangeline Wright Smith, 74, wife of Chester Franklin Smith, Jr., passed away Thursday, April 18, 2013 at her home.
Born in Easley, to the late V.A. and Ola Mae Bagwell Wright, Lila graduated from Pickens High School in 1956 with honors and was a member of the Beta Club. She went on to study at Holmes Bible College for two years before she took a secretarial job at Sun Heating Supplies in Greenville, where she worked for twenty-four years. Mrs. Smith was known to be a very active person who enjoyed sewing, playing piano and working at her computer, but most of all, she was a loving mother and grandmother.
Surviving, in addition to her husband, of forty-nine years, are a son, Lin Smith (Michelle); two grandchildren, Bailey and Ryan Gambrell; and a Special Aunt, Janie Bagwell.
Funeral services will be 2:30 P.M. Saturday, April 20, 2013 in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park, in Pickens.
Visitation will be from 1:00 P.M. to 2:15 P.M. Saturday, prior to the service at the funeral home.
The family wishes to express their appreciation to the staff of VistaCare Hospice for the loving care they gave to Mrs. Smith.
The family is at the residence.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, which is assisting the family.
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Memories and Condolences
for Lila Smith
April 22, 2013
Dear frank, I loved Mrs. Lila so much. I did not know that she had passed away until Sunday night. I will truely miss her. Ritia McKenzie
Marilyn Raines
April 21, 2013
Mr. Smith and family, I am sorry to hear of your wife's passing. You will certainly be in my thoughts and prayers during the coming days. You and your wife have been good neighbors for years. May God send you special comfort at this time.
April 20, 2013
Dear Frank, So sorry to hear about Lila. She was always a kind and considerate lady. I will be praying for you and your family. I enjoyed all my interactions at Sun Heating with you ,Lila and the rest of the characters there. sincerely David Goode & everyone at G&G HTG A/C.
Janice Evatt
April 19, 2013
Dear Frank,
I am so sorry to hear about Lila's passing. I remember so many things about her (and you). She was a wonderful cook, seamstress, artsy and organized. She was my Sunday School teacher at Easley First P.H. Church. She often baked cakes and brought to the classroom and drew a name to send the cake home to. She handmade Christmas stockings and other beautiful things for her students. She was an excellent pianist and also directed beautiful musicals for special occasions at our church. She was the "Apple of her mother's eye," and I know that she waited with anticipation to welcome her beloved daugher home. Our prayers are with you and Lin and the other membrs of the family.
Joyce Johnson
April 19, 2013
Frank I am so sorry to learn of Lila's passing. You and your family are in the prayer's of Joyce's Embroidery Club. God Bless the each of you . Joyce Johnson
Dale Ledford LaGrone
April 19, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss of Lila. She was my Sunday School teacher at the old Easley PH Church across from the old EHS. I loved her so much! She made the lessons fun and kept us all in line. I also remember how happy she was when she married and later had her beloved son. Precious memories of a wonderful lady!
I am sorry she suffered illness, but she is rejoicing in Heaven today! My prayers are with your family.
Kellie Nix
April 19, 2013
Frank and Lin: I am so heartbroken to see that Miss Lila has passed. She was such a beautiful, sweet woman who was always so kind to others and always saw the good in everyone. She was everybody's other grandmother at MDI when I was there with her. I will remember you all in my prayers.
Carolyn C. Dobson
April 18, 2013
Frank I was sadden to see Lila's passing. I know she is in a better place. She was a very sweet person who knew the Lord. I always enjoyed talking with her.I did not know she had been sick. I am praying God will be with you during this time of sorrow. She will truly be missed.
Dana Teat
April 18, 2013
Frank and Lin, I am so sorry to see this. I loved Miss Lila with all my heart. You guys are in my prayers.
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