Edith Loraine Love

Life Epitome of Edith Loraine Love, age 66 passed away on Wednesday April 20, 2016. She was born in Windom, Texas (Fannin County) to the parentage of the late Willie P. and Henrietta (Patterson) Smith on October 29, 1949. She matriculated from the Pendleton High School in Honey Grove, Texas. She previously was employed with Drawing Board for many years and then Goodies and was currently employed as a Human Resource Generalist for Tuesday Morning in Dallas, Texas. She was affiliated with the New Life Family Baptist Church for 24 years, where she served faithfully in the choir and was noted for her good cooking skills. She loved spending time with her family, grandchildren, shopping and enjoying life with special friends and cooking. She will be missed greatly for her famous Strawberry salad, beautiful desserts and homemade dressing during Thanksgiving. Her presence will be truly missed. She was preceded in death by her parents Willie P. and Henrietta (Patterson) Smith, one brother, Timothy Smith, nephew, Reggie Williams, grandparents, uncles, aunts and cousins. She leaves to cherish her memories and legacy: Sons: Jerry Love Jr. (Nina) and Alex Love (Shaledra) both of Dallas, Texas; Grandchildren: Alex Love Jr., Adrian Love and Da’Corean Love; Brothers: Michael Smith and Peter Smith of Paris, Texas, Kennedy Smith and Steven Smith (Deveda ), Honey Grove, Texas; Sisters: Carolyn Williams - Murfreesboro Tennessee, Cathy Wilson- Ft. Worth, Texas; Maxine Tidwell - Greenville Texas and Ruth Ann Smith (Derral Mitchell) -Tyler Texas Maternal Aunt: Loretta Newson - Oakland, California Special Friends: Jose and Betty Rivas and Porter Chaffin - Dallas, Texas Along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends.