The world bids farewell to Lois West Smith of Ballinger, Texas, departing on September 7, 2025 at the age of 88. Lois leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Rube West and Rhody Mae West; and her siblings, Gerald West, Wayne West, Delmon West, Herman West, Arlinea Holleman and Wanda Chupe.
She is survived by: her children, Dena Smith, Lynn Smith (Laura) and Dian Lieck (Paul); her grandchildren, Jill Smith, Tyler Smith (Brandee), Kyle Smith (Keareah), Chris Champion, Chris Klein, Jenny Ice (Sam), Kaitlin Lieck, Lauran Lieck and Skylar Sustaita; her great grandchildren, Jaden Smith, Aaliyah Smith, Jade Bennett, Bryce Bennett, Bryson Klein, Judy Richards, Carter Klein, Ben Klein, Addy Klein, Anna Klein and Max Rogers; her great great grandchildren, Gus and Simon; her siblings, LaVerne Baker (Mack), Virginia Hill and Bobbie Love; her sister-in-law Carletta West; and her caregivers, Nick Howell, Leticia Luna, Sylvia Viveros, Irma Mata and Mary Jane Perez. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 10th 2025 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM at the Lange Funeral Home Chapel (1910 Hutchings Ave, Ballinger, TX 76821). A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, September 11th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the First Christian Church (401 N Broadway St, Ballinger, TX 76821).
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Meals on Wheels or Hospice of Ballinger in Lois' name.