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Florence Smith
Lafayette - Florence J. Smith, 92, of Lafayette, passed away at 8:50 a.m. on Sunday, January 14, 2018 at Rosewalk Commons.
The daughter of the late Henry and Bessie (Crose) Bogan, born on March 7, 1925 in Stockwell, Indiana. Florence's marriage was to Clinton H. Smith in 1946 in Lafayette, he precedes her in death.
Professionally, Florence was the vice president of the comptroller department at the former Indiana National Bank where she retired from.
She was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. Florence enjoyed playing cards with friends, bowling, and gardening. She loved spending time with family and Chicago nut balls. Florence was an avid Larry Bird and Scottie Pippen fan.
Florence leaves behind six nieces, Dorothy (husband: Jack) Schmeltz, Patsy (husband: Paul) Brown, Gloria (husband: Richard) Cook, Dixie (husband: Larry) Haltom, Mary (husband: Jeff) Hyatt, and Sherry Harris; nephew, Larry Holt; 12 great nieces and nephews and several great-great nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband, Florence is preceded in death by four sisters, Frances Newhouser, Fern Holt, Faye Sparks, and Frieda Bogan and an infant brother, Freddie Bogan.
Private family service at a later date. In lieu of usual remembrances direct memorial contributions to Community Cancer Network. Hippensteel Funeral Service entrusted with care. Please share memories and condolences online at www.hippensteelfuneralservice.com.
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Mary Hyatt
January 17, 2018
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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January 17, 2018
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