Lana Frances Smith (Lala, Gma or Grandma) of Cresson, TX passed away on Thursday December 19th, 2024 at the age of 76. She was born on July 30th, 1948 in Dallas, TX but grew up in Arlington, TX and graduated from Sam Houston High school in 1966. After high school Lana went to Cosmetology school and became licensed as a Cosmetologist. She worked most of her adult life as a hairstylist at Accent Hair Salon in Arlington, TX.
Lana was preceded in death by her father L.J. Stout, mother Mary Frances Stout and sister Phyllis Smith. She is survived by her husband Jerry L. Smith Sr., sons Jason L. Smith, Jerry L. Smith Jr. and William M. Smith, daughter-in-law’s Shelly Smith and Dolly Smith, grandson’s Alexander Smith, Noah Smith and family Caroline Smith, and great granddaughter Isla Rae, granddaughter Allison Sperry and family Monty Sperry, great granddaughter Audrey Kate Sperry and great grandson Asa Paul Sperry, granddaughter’s Mary Smith and Hope Smith, niece Kristi Smith, great niece Kailey Cotter and numerous cousins.
Lana was a member of Ridglea Baptist Church for 25 years. She went on several mission trips to Mexico with the church, served on the kitchen committee and supported Vacation Bible School until 2002 when she had a brain aneurysm during VBS. After her recovery she served as a member on the hostess committee for several years until dementia set in during the last few years of her life.
The family would like to thank all the caregivers at James L. West for the care and compassion they showed to Lana during her time there and especially during her final days.
Family and friends are invited to attend the Memorial Service at Ridglea Baptist Church, 6037 Calmont Ave., Fort Worth, TX. 76116 on Febuary 15th 2025 at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made in Honor of Lana Smith to the Alzheimer’s Association at alz.org.
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