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Louise LaPrade Smith

1924 - 2008

BORN

1924

DIED

2008

Louise Smith Obituary

Mrs. Louise LaPrade Smith, of Greensboro, N.C., died Tuesday, December 2, 2008, at her home. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 6, 2008, at Bessemer United Methodist Church, 3015 East Bessemer Ave., Greensboro, N.C. Born on March 13, 1924, near Roanoke, Va., Louise was a daughter of the late Willie Lawrence and Vera Aldridge LaPrade. She was preceded in death by her brothers, J. Marshall and William C. LaPrade. Survivors include her husband, C.B. Smith Jr.; several children and grandchildren; sister, Joanne L. Johnson, of Jamestown, N.C.; and numerous relatives in Virginia and North Carolina. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday, December 5, 2008, at Forbis & Dick Funeral Service, 1118 N. Elm St. in Greensboro, N.C. Offer condolences to the family at www.forbisanddick.com.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Dec. 5, 2008.

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Maureen Franz

December 8, 2008

Doris called us tonight with news of your loss. I know how difficult this time is and I am praying for you all. Aunt Susie was a sweet, sweet lady.

Much love,
Maureen Scarbrough Franz

Pam Lowdermilk-Throckmorton

December 5, 2008

C.B., Pam, and David,

Just want you to know you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Love,

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