Louise Helen Smith

RICHMOND, Ind. – Louise Helen Smith, age 90, of Richmond, died Sunday, September 27, 2015, at Ambassador Healthcare. Born December 3, 1924, in Kingston, Tennessee, to Joseph and Pearl Lena Weaver Bailey, Louise lived most of her life in Richmond. She had worked in the dietary department at the Richmond State Hospital. Louise was a member of the Freedom Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include her daughters, Margie (Doug) Perry and Nancy (Phillip) Younts, both of Centerville; son, William Edward (Janice) Smith of Kingston, Tennessee; six grandchildren, Bryan (Shellie) Perry of Liberty, Indiana, Michelle Perry of Modoc, Indiana, D’Ann Daniels of Speedway, Indiana, Kylee (Blake) Southerland of Richmond, and Christopher Smith and Carrie Smith, both of Kingston, Tennessee; eight great-grandchildren, Rebekah Daniels, Ryan Daniels, Brandon (April) Hicks, Andrea Hicks, Courtney Hicks, Jessica Watts, Sierra Perry, Jude Southerland, and one on the way; seven great-great-grandchildren, Savannah Hyatte Daniels and Justin, Joseph, Jamison, Jalen, Jersey, and Journey Watts; brother, Arnold (Shirley) Bailey of Knoxville, Tennessee; sisters-in-law, Sue Dooley of Richmond and Margaret Bailey of Kingston, Tennessee; nieces; nephews; and many friends. She was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, William Clyde Smith, who died on February 21, 1991; parents; two brothers, Ralph Bailey and Joseph Carl Bailey; and sister, Pauline Aikman. The family would like to offer a special thank you to the staff of Ambassador Healthcare for the wonderful care given to Louise during her stay. Visitation for Louise Helen Smith will be from 6 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 29, 2015, at Doan & Mills Funeral Home, 790 National Road West, Richmond. Additional visitation will be held from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. with a funeral service to follow at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 30, 2015, at Doan & Mills Funeral Home with Rev. H. Lynn Seagraves officiating. Burial will be in Glen Haven Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to: Ambassador Healthcare, 705 East Main Street, Centerville, IN 47330. Condolences may be sent to the family via the guest book at www.doanmillsfuneralhome.com.

Louise Helen Smith

December 3, 1924 - September 27, 2015