Loretta Nell Smith

Loretta (Laurie) N. Smith went to her heavenly home to be with her Savior on Wednesday, September 27, 2023. She was born January 25, 1930 to Andrew and Tina DeBoer in Grand Rapids, MI. In 1954 she was married to Harold Smith and they had two children, Michael (Lisa) Smith and Beth (Harry) Koops.

Laurie enjoyed being a stay-at-home mom and helping with Cub Scouts, Blue Birds, Camp Fire Girls, and church activities. She also served on many church committees, especially focusing on missions, and often visited with missionaries either in her home or overseas. She had the gift of hospitality and also made beautiful quilts for many family and friends, but only if they promised to use them. Her two grandchildren and their spouses and children were an important part of her life as well: Lindsey and Dennis Jeng, Calvin and Cooper, Paul and Laura Smith, and Keira and Quinn. She is survived by her children and their families along with one brother-in-law, Roger (Eva) Smith, and many nieces and nephews.

A funeral service celebrating Loretta’s life will be held 11 a.m. Monday, October 2, 2023 at Cook Funeral Home (West Building), 4235 Prairie St. SW, Grandville, MI 49418, with visitation from 10-11 a.m. prior to the service. In memory of Loretta and in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to God's Helping Hands: P.O. Box 385 Gobles, MI 49055. The family welcomes memories and messages in their guest book online at www.cookcaresgrandville.com.