Lorelle Russell Smith, 92, of McMinnville died Sunday, May 21, at Raintree Manor Nursing Home in McMinnville. She was born Jan. 13, 1925, in Van Buren County, was a retired employee of Magnetek, and a member of Covenant Fellowship Church. Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her husband Arcie Smith, parents Elzie and Recie Witt Russell, five sisters, and one brother.
Survivors include her children Anita (Howard) Lance, Avery Smith, and Donna Smith, sister Evelyn Wood, grandchildren Miste Jett, Marcy Releford, Eric Smith, Lee Smith, and Darrah Pope, five great-grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren. Several nieces, nephews, family members, and friends also survive.
Funeral service was held Tuesday, May 23, at McMinnville Funeral Home Chapel. Dr. Dean Northcutt officiated. Interment followed at Mt. View Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Covenant Fellowship Church, 7225 Manchester Hwy., Morrison 37357 or to Meals on Wheels. Online condolences may be made at www.mcminnvillefuneralhome.com.
McMinnville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.