Lois Holmes Smith

Lois Holmes Smith went to be with the Lord on April 12th, 2024...

Lois Holmes Smith went to be with the Lord on April 12th, 2024, with her family by her side at Branson, Mo.

Lois was born August 25, 1936, the youngest daughter of Velma (Williams)  and Victor Holmes in Albany, MO. She attended the University of Omaha and Missouri Western State College. Lois was employed by law enforcement agencies and by colleges in Missouri and Texas for over 40 years before retiring in 1999. She and Larry had enjoyed forty-six years together, living, working, traveling and being with family.

Lois was a survivor-she saw many changes in her lifetime. To all her family and friends Lois would leave one thought: I DID IT MY WAY.

Lois was preceded in death by daughter Kay Whitsell, son Lonnie Smith, brother Wallace Holmes, sister Lorene Kerns, grandson Ryan Griffin, her parents Victor & Velma Holmes, and in-laws Mildred & Marion Smith.

Lois is survived by her loving husband Larry Smith of the home; Forsyth, MO, daughter Julie Hummer (Mike) of Clarksdale, MO; daughter- in-law Melanie Smith; Forsyth, MO, son-in-law Bruce Whitsell; Clarksdale, MO, son Rance Smith (Bernadette); Topeka, KS, son Mike Smith (Lisa); Topeka, KS, daughter Robin Carpenter (Lewis); Topeka, KS. Granddaughters Christa O’Dower Hummer, Kherri Dean Hummer, Bethany Drier, Cammy Cook, Ashley Gibbs, Jayme Warren, Angela Griffin, Sarah Smith, and Jessica Fushino. Grandsons Derek Dorsey, Lucas Whitsell, Justin Hummer, Tanner Smith, Zachary Carpenter, and several great grandchildren. In-laws Mary and Jim Chance and two special caregivers Anna Kenoyer and Lora Barton.

Graveside services will be held Wednesday, April 17 at 1:00 PM at Fairview Cemetery, Highway 146, Bethany, MO., with Bruce Whitsell officiating.  Visitation at the graveside starting at 12:00 PM.  Services are under the direction of Snapp-Bearden Forsyth Chapel, Forsyth, Missouri.

 Donations may be made to: Church 3:16, P.O. Box 130, Forsyth, Mo. 65653, in memory of Lois Smith.