Mrs. Lois Joan Smith

Lois Joan Smith, 90, of Lebanon, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, July 05, 2018 at Allisonville Meadows in Fishers, Indiana. She was born January 28, 1928, a daughter of the late John C. and Fronie Lucinda (Barnett) Brookie. She was a 1946 graduate of Westfield High School and graduated from Indiana Business College in 1947. Lois worked at Honan and Crane in Indianapolis as a bookkeeper then enjoyed being a homemaker while raising her children. Lois married Brian L. Smith on her birthday, January 28, 1950, at the First Baptist Church in Lebanon; he passed away June 7, 2017. They were happily married for over 67 years. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Lebanon where she was on the Board of Trustees, Board of Education, Diaconate of Board of Missions, a Sunday School Teacher and Former President of American Baptist Women. She also volunteered over thirty years at Witham Memorial Hospital. Lois was very thankful and grateful to God for leading her path to meet Brian L. Smith, who was a special husband, showing his constant love as a protector, provider and possessed a steadfast faith in our Lord. She felt richly blessed to have four wonderful children and their extended families. She was joyful being a grandmother; a blessing beyond words. Her family was a great source of strength and support, whether in times of joy or sorrow. Lois thanked God daily for her family and friends. Survivor include: Children: Karen Hood and husband, Bob – Southern Pines, North Carolina John Smith and wife, Sally – Indianapolis, Indiana Marianne Schenck – Centerville, Ohio Grandchildren: Alison Leigh O’Conner and husband, Patrick Kaitlyn Marie Smith Christopher John Smith Taylor Schenck Great Grandchildren: Lily O’Conner Grady O’Conner Jaxon Smith Other survivors include: Aaron Everett family, Kenny Limp family, Emma Brookie family. In addition to her husband and parents, Lois was preceded in death by a daughter, Marsha Lynn Smith; her brother, James Brookie, and sisters-in-law, Phyllis Everett and Rosalie Limp. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at Myers Mortuary, 1502 North Lebanon Street, Lebanon, Indiana. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 10 at the funeral home. Family graveside service will immediately follow at Browns Wonder Cemetery in Lebanon. Memorials may be made in her honor to the First Baptist Church, 207 East Washington Street, Lebanon, Indiana 46052. Myers Mortuary has been entrusted with her arrangements.

Mrs. Lois Joan Smith

January 28, 1928 - July 5, 2018