Obituary of Lois Smith

Lois Strange Smith, formerly of Ocala, Florida went to be with her Lord from her final residence at the Lake Placid Health Care Center on Friday, March 6, 2009. She was born May 24, 1908, in Dunnellon, Florida. Lois graduated from Shorter College in Rome, Georgia in 1929. At the age of 100, she was honored as the oldest living graduate of the college. During her active career, she taught music and English, and in later years special education. In 1935, Lois married Ocala attorney W. Robert Smith [1903-1978]. For over thirty years, Lois was the pianist at First Baptist Church in Ocala. She was a member of the Alpha Chi Omega Sorority, the Alpha Delta Kappa teachers' honorary sorority, and a Gray Lady hospital volunteer. As a strongly committed Christian, her life included a love and devotion to a mission ministry of helping others. Lois will be remembered as a loving and devoted daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother to all of her family. Lois was pre-deceased by her parents and her beloved husband. She is survived by her two daughters, Therrell S. Williams, Jacksonville, and Dr. Roberta S. Ramsey, Lake Placid, and their husbands, Dr. A. R. "Rod" Williams and Dr. Russell W. Ramsey; her six grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held in Ocala, Florida at the Hiers-Baxley Funeral Home on Saturday, March 14, 2009, with graveside services to follow. Memorial contributions in her name are welcome at the Britt David Baptist Church in Columbus, Georgia.