Dorene Ann Smith, 57 of Bellmead, passed away peacefully, April 5, 2017 with her loving husband at her side.
Memorial Visitation: Saturday, April 15, 2017 from 4:00PM to 6:00PM at Lakeshore Funeral Home, 5201 Steinbeck Bend in Waco. Honoring Dorene’s wishes she will be cremated and taken back to her favorite coastal spot in Florida.
Dorene was born July 2, 1959 in Jefferson City, Missouri to Billy Kenneth and Dolores Ann Foster Reed. After her schooling, Dorene married the love of her life, Terry Lawrance Smith, Novemer 30th, 1979. She and Terry enjoyed many hours traveling cross country together on their motorcycle. They loved to go to Colorado, Oklahoma and South Dakota. Being a part of several Sturgis events was a big highlight for them, especially joining other riders for the 75th Anniversary of Sturgis. Dorene also enjoyed being a mother and caring for her family, when she had the time she also enjoyed computer art. Dorene was preceded in death by her father, Billy Kennedy Reed.
Dorene leaves to cherish her memory her loving husband, Terry Smith; children, Misty Smith and husband Jermaine Midgette, Bryan Smith and wife Tasha, Christine Berryhill and husband Chris; mother, Dolores Ann Reed; 10 grandchildren, Kerwin King, Velena King, Kaila Cherry, Kiki Cherry, Brianna Smith, Bryan Smith, Jr., BreAshia Smith, Brealyn Smith, Branson Smith and Jadyn Smith; along with numerous other loving friends and family.
Dorene’s family would like to over a special thank you to the staff of the Baylor Scott & White McClinton Cancer Center, especial Dr. T, for all the special care and love that was shown to Dorene during her courageous journey.
Place of Service: Lake Shore Funeral Home , 5201 Steinbeck Bend; Waco, TX 76708
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What a loving and free spirit she had. Rest in Peace Susie. You will be missed.
Prayers for comfort for all her loved ones.
I haven’t known Susie for very long – just a couple of years since her precious daughter met my son – but she became important to me. I love her wonderful positive attitude and how she loves her family. She raised a beautiful, loving, caring daughter (Christine) and I will always be thankful that she taught her how to love and be strong. She is greatly missed!
My delightful ,fun friend.I will sure miss you. May God’s ever shinning light… shine upon you! Rest in piece my friend!
Thoughts and prayers are with you. I hope the memories you shared will bring you healing. It is amazing how a thought or memory of her will come into your mind and make you smile.
Dorene anniversary Smith . Am so sorry for your loss praying for you all. I knew Susie for a long time about two years ago I want to spend a week with her I enjoy her very much. I just found out that she passway from one of her daughter misty thank you misty for letting me know. Susie was my best friend. I will miss her very much. Thanks you Christina and Bryan and Terry for letting me know about Susie.