Lora A. Smith age 78 of Metamora formerly of Low Point IL, passed away at 2:05am Friday Sept. 24, 2010 at Snyder Village in Metamora. She was born August 10, 1932 in Farina, IL to Oscar and (Hazel Loy) Thompson. Lora married Delmar C. Smith Dec. 5, 1953 in Effingham, IL. He survives.
Surviving are her children; Beverly (Lyle) Krumwiede of Metamora, Ronald (Barbara) Smith of Eureka, Carole (Kevin) Wernsman of Germantown Hills, Tracy (Charlotte) Smith of Metamora, and Jeffrey (Rose) Smith of Spring Bay. Also surviving are nine grandchildren, and five great grandchildren. One brother Samuel (Janice) Thompson of St. Joseph MO, and one sister Audrey (Raymond) Fernandez of Topeka, IL. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Lora had worked for Maple Lawn Homes in Eureka for nine years. She was a member of Washburn American Legion Auxiliary, and Peoria Heights VFW Auxiliary. She was a very devoted mother and member of Washburn Methodist Church.
Services will be at 11:00am Monday Sept. 27, 2010 at the Mason Funeral Home Metamora Chapel. Reverend Mary Jo Zacker officiating. Visitation will be Sunday from 4pm until 6pm at the funeral home and also one hour prior to services. Cremation rites will be accorded after services with private family burial of ashes at Linn Mt. Vernon Cemetery in Washburn. Memorials can be given to OSF Hospice and Susan G. Komen Memorial Chapter of Peoria. Online condolences at www.masonfuneralhomes.com