Lola "Dianne" Smith

Lola "Dianne" Smith obituary, Rayville, LA

Lola "Dianne" Smith

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11

Memorial Gathering

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Brown-Holley Funeral Home

603 Francis St., Rayville, LA 71269

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Lola Smith Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Brown-Holley Funeral Home LLC - Rayville on Mar. 26, 2026.
A memorial gathering for Lola "Dianne" Smith, 76, of Rayville, LA will be held at 5:00P.M. - 7:00 P.M., Saturday, April 11, 2026 at Brown-Holley Funeral Chapel, Rayville, LA.

Ms. Dianne was born on January 5, 1950, in Winnsboro, LA and passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2026 in Monroe, LA. She was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, William "Buddy" Smith; parents, Lola Windham and Alfred Eugene Moody; brother, Sonny Moody; and sister, Glenda Morris; brother-in-law, Gerald Barnett, Sr.; niece, Shanna Berry; nephews, Gerald Barnett, Jr. and Pap Moody;

Survivors include her step-son, Jeff Smith (Carolyn) of El Dorado, AR; grandchildren, Samantha Mann (Chris) of Sterlington, LA, Jacon Smith (Rachel) of Greers Ferry, AR; great grandchildren, Logan Mann, Emma Mann, Ella Mann, Effie Jane Smith, Elosie Smith; siblings, Dixie Stovall, Bobbie Lord, Tammy Malone (Reggie), Kitty Barnett; nieces and nephews, Eddie Lord (Anna), Tommy Lord, Raini Graham, Billy Boone (Charlotte), Felecia Lively (D.J.), Travis Barnett (Tracey), Cody Barnett, Terry Morris (Chasity), Kevin Morris (Tena), Kim Wall (Keith), Reggie Malone, Jr. (Abbie); and numerous great nieces and great nephews.

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Upcoming Events

Apr

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Memorial Gathering

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Brown-Holley Funeral Home

603 Francis St., Rayville, LA 71269

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