Loretta B. Smith

Loretta B. Smith obituary, Cincinnati, OH

Loretta B. Smith

Upcoming Events

Feb

16

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

First Baptist Church of Glen Este

1034 Old State Route 74, Batavia, OH 45103

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Feb

16

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

First Baptist Church of Glen Este

1034 Old State Route 74, Batavia, OH 45103

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Loretta Smith Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Arlington Memorial Gardens Funeral Home & Crematory from Feb. 10 to Feb. 12, 2026.
Loretta B. Smith, 89, of Cincinnati, Ohio passed away on February 9, 2026.

Loretta was born in Corbin, KY on October 29, 1936 to the late Steven and Vina Brewer. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her siblings, Rondal Brewer and Adirene Smallwood.

She is survived by her husband, Thomas Smith; daughter, Renee Henninger (Raymond); granddaughter, Laurel Kendrick (Anthony); great-granddaughter, Allison Kendrick; siblings, Etta Brockman (late Doyle), Kathy Lay (late JD), Wayne Brewer (Joan), Lonnie Brewer (Donna); and also numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family. Friends and family are invited to gather at First Baptist Church of Glen Este on Monday, February 16th for a visitation from 9:00AM until the time of the funeral service at 11:00AM. Interment to follow at Arlington Memorial Gardens.

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Upcoming Events

Feb

16

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

First Baptist Church of Glen Este

1034 Old State Route 74, Batavia, OH 45103

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Feb

16

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

First Baptist Church of Glen Este

1034 Old State Route 74, Batavia, OH 45103

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Only 2 days left for delivery to next service.