Elizabeth Lorene Smith, 84, devoted to her Lord, her family and her church, died Saturday, January 10, 2015 at the Robertson County Healthcare Facility in Mt. Olivet, Kentucky. She and her late husband, Chester V. Smith were longtime residents of Maysville where they had lived during their fifty-nine years of marriage. She is survived by two daughters, Diana Darlene Boyd of Maysville, KY and Sharon Thomas (Butch) of Mt. Olivet, KY; four granddaughters, Shannon Allison (David) of Cynthiana, KY; Danni Boyd Studebaker of Aberdeen, OH, Holly Boyd Black and Valerie Boyd Dunaway (Larry) both of Maysville, KY; thirteen great grandchildren, Amber Mason, Cody, Chad and Colton Studebaker, Johnathan and Jordan Allison, Brittany and Kaylee Black, Caleb Boyd, Leevi, Jarrod, Christopher and Chandler Dunaway; eight great great grandchildren, making a five generation family for the past five years and her sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Alice and Howard Stewart of Aberdeen, OH. Lorene was born in Mason County, Kentucky on July 23, 1930 the daughter of the late Lemuel and Louise Douglas Case. Besides her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her sister and brother-in-law, Nada and Raymond Bratton. Her husband Chester and her son-in-law Danny Boyd both passed away in 2007. She was a faithful member of Central Baptist Church where she taught Vacation Bible School and Children’s Sunday School classes in her younger years. She enjoyed her Sunday School Class, her church family and many of her friends there that have gone on to be with the Lord. She loved nature and enjoyed the small farm they once had on Happy Ridge where they had many family gatherings, church picnics and raised a large garden which they shared with many. She was famous for her home cooking and had many family dinners and dinners for friends that sometimes helped on the farm. Lorene loved her grandchildren and spent many hours with them as they grew up. She was kind to all animals and had a tender heart toward many charities. Her quick wit and sense of humor endeared her to many. Funeral services for Lorene Smith will be held at the Central Baptist Church at 12:00 PM Wednesday, January 14, 2015 with Bro. Robert Donovan officiating. Burial will follow in the Shannon Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jordan Allison, Johnathan Allison, Chad Studebaker, Jr., Cody Studebaker, Larry Dunaway and Christopher Dunaway. Visitation will be held at the church on Tuesday, January 13, 2015 from 6 to 8 PM. Memorials may be made to the Central Baptist Church, 437 Central Avenue, Maysville, KY 41056 or to the Alzheimer’s Association. The arrangements are under the direction of the Knox and Brothers Funeral Home.
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