Sunrise April 13, 1937 – April 23, 2022, Sunset
Helen Lorraine Smith, of Oxnard, CA made her transition peacefully to be with the Lord on April 23, 2022. Helen was born April 12, 1937, in Merced, CA, to the late Richard Sims and Letha P. Moore. She was the second of four sisters.
Helen attended elementary school in Merced, CA and graduated from Ventura Senior High School.
Helen was married to William J. Smith Sr. and to this union two sons were born, William Jr. and Michael Smith.
Helen was an employee of Sears and Roebuck and later worked for the County of Ventura in the Elections Division for 20 plus years. As a member of Olivet Baptist Church Helen participated in the Women’s Ministry, sharing her talent for sewing, knitting, crocheting, and painting with other church women. After retiring from The County of Ventura, Helen continued to utilize her crafting talents and quilted numerous quits she shared with family and friends.
Helen is survived by her younger sister Elaine Coleman of New Jersey, two sons, William and Michael, grandchildren: Michael II (Mabel) and Olivia (Cody), great grandchildren: Jalen, Jalani, Julian, and Lola, and a loving host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. She is preceded in death by her mother, and father, husband William J. Sr., sisters, Doris Hall and Deborah Harper.
The Smith Family would like to thank all the doctors and nurses, and medical staff of Fresenius Kidney Care for their loving kindness and professional care of their mother.
Visitation is scheduled for Saturday, May 14, 2022 at 12:00 pm. Funeral Services will be held immediately afterwards at 1:00 pm, Olivet Baptist Church, 174 S. Anacapa St, Ventura, CA 93001, 805-643-1976.
Arrangements are under the direction of Joseph P. Reardon Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 757 E. Main St. Ventura, CA 93001.