Lois E. Smith
Lois E. Smith, 89, Columbia City, passed away at 2:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016, at Renaissance Village of Fort Wayne. Born Oct. 9, 1926, in Coesse, she was the daughter of Paul Walker and Margaret (Miller) Walker.
She graduated from Coesse High School with the Class of 1944. While roller skating at a rink, she met the man of her dreams and on December 20, 1945 she married Albert L. Smith. She was a homemaker, helped her husband with his plumbing and antique business, A and L Smith Plumbing, Heating and Antiques and had worked at the Whitley County Court House. Lois was an avid antique collector and visited many auctions and garage sales in the community. She attended First Church of God, Columbia City.
Survivors include her son: Thomas A. Smith, South Whitley; daughter-in-law: Suzie Smith, Columbia City; sisters: Jean Mossburg; Phyllis Bear, both of Columbia City; sister-in-law: Betty Walker, Columbia City; grandchildren: Amy (Trini) Broadnax; Angela Smith; Michelle Smith; Jason (Kristi) Smith; and Matthew Smith; 11 great-grandchildren: numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; sons: Richard and Donald Smith; husband; brother: Jerry Walker; and brothers-in-law: Edwin Bear; and Paul Mossburg.
Visitation will be held from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14, at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home, Columbia City. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 15, at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Nolt Cemetery. Memorial gifts may be given in her memory to American Cancer Society or Whitley County Relay for Life.