Loree Smith, 48, of Crawford, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 3, 2013, after a long battle with Melanoma cancer. Funeral services will be 10am Friday, December 6th at Lake Shore Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be 6 to 8pm Thursday, December 5th at Lake Shore Funeral Home, 5201 Steinbeck Bend in Waco. Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online Guest Book at www.LakeShoreFuneralHome.com.
Loree was born in Odessa to John Smith and Cynthia Lyons Scales. She attended school at Richfield High School in Waco. Loree was a dear friend to several and a wonderful sister, daughter, mother, aunt and grandmother. She loved spending time with family and her animals, especially her horse and her dog Chubby. Her granddaughter, Jaymee, held a special place in her heart. She was an excellent mother to her three kids: Michael, Calee and Hollee. She fought Melanoma cancer for almost ten years, showing great strength and unwavering faith.
She was proceeded in death by her grandfathers, Calvin Lyons and Forest Smith; grandmothers, Jimmie Lyons and Willie Mae Ducette.
She is survived by her father, John Smith, Sr.; mother, Cynthia Scales and husband John Scales; son, Michael Cargill and his wife Amanda; daughters, Calee Cargill and Hollee Hodges; and granddaughter, Jaymee Plant; brothers, Joel Smith and wife Lisa, and John Smith Jr. and wife Alisa, sisters, Tammy Cathey and husband Larry, and Kassie Smith; several nieces and nephews; and best friends, Becky Bell Hays and Kim Bailey Cannon whom she dearly loved.
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Our prayers are with you in the days ahead. May God wrap His everloving arms around you and give you peace & comfort as only He can!
I’m very sorry for your loss. All of you are in my prayers.
My thoughts & prayers are with you all at this time. I worked with Loree at BEPC many years ago. Remember that those who are loved are never forgotten.
My deepest sympathy to the family of Loree – a very sweet and beautiful person whom I’ve had the pleasure to know. How special it was that her son Michael and my son Scott were born on the same day and year and became good friends. Keeping the family in my thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.
A wonderful soul has home home..Prayers for your family.
My deepest sympathies to Loree’s family. I have fond memories of Loree and I playing with Breyer horses many years ago when we lived on Fairview. I remember she was an animal lover even as a young girl. My condolences.
My heart is saddened by the loss of my friend, Loree (Belle). We worked at Brazos Electric together, and she always made us smile. She will be missed.
It was an honor for our entire team to work with Loree and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Providence Hospice Team
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God grant you peace and comfort during this difficult time.
It was an honor to be Loree’s RN Case Manager for Providence Hospice while she was at St. Catherine’s. She had a beautiful spirit and a warm smile. My thoughts and prayers are with her entire family during this bittersweet time
Sharon Hammond, RN, MSN
Providence Hospice
My heart is heavy today and I pray for all of Loree’s sweet family left behind. My hope is in knowing without a doubt that my sweet friend is celebrating with Jesus this year. May her life set an example to us all as to how we should live our life for the Lord and each day to its fullest.
Our hearts go out to the friends and family of an absolutely amazing woman. Loree inspired all of her friends with her amazing strength and unwavering faith during her final journey.
May the peace of the Lord be with you all during this difficult time . Prayers are with you .