Lucille Smith

Smith, Lucille 001Lucille Smith, 92, of East Enterprise, IN, passed away at 3:30 PM, Saturday, January 16th, 2016 while in the company of family members, at her residence. Lucille was born in Lincoln County, KY on October 4, 1923, a daughter of the late Peachie May (Ferrell) and Walter  Gresham. She was a graduate of Moreland KY High School Class of 1941, where she enjoyed playing sports. She was the widow of Boyd  Smith, Sr. They were married on May 29, 1942 in Covington, KY. Lucille and Boyd were married nearly 53 years before his passing on March 2, 1995. Lucille worked at Thatcher Glass in Greendale, IN for 31 years, retiring in 1988. She also worked for Seagrams Distillery in Lawrenceburg, IN. She was a long time member of the Aurora Eagles Lodge 2022 Ladies Auxiliary. Lucille enjoyed gardening and growing her flowers. She loved spending time with her family and cooking large Sunday dinners. Lucille was a strong and loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother who will be deeply missed.

Lucille is  survived by three daughters, Wanda Crooks, of Cincinnati, OH; Shirley Augenstein (Ronald), of East Enterprise, IN; Ginger Watkins (Glenn), of East Enterprise, IN. By three sons, Clyde “Jack” Smith, of East Enterprise, IN; Roger Smith (Tonia), of Fairview, IN; Douglas Smith (Tina), of Sunman, IN. By 20 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, 11 great great grandchildren and by several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, by her husband Boyd, by her son Boyd “Dickie” Smith, Jr., by brothers Bill, Dee, Bus, Edgar and Luther, by sisters Margie, Nell, Katherine, Teaney and Evelyn.

Funeral services will be at 1 PM, Tuesday, January 19 at Markland Funeral Home in Rising Sun, IN with Pastor Kevin Carty officiating. Friends are invited to call  Tuesday 11AM-1PM at Markland Funeral Home.
Burial will be at New Liberty Cemetery in East Enterprise, IN. Memorial donations may be made to the charity of donor’s choice. marklandfuneralhome.com