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Lucielle Smith

Alton |

Lucielle “Lu” Smith, 89, passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at Alton Memorial.

Lu was born on August 28, 1928 in Perth Amboy, NJ. The daughter of Tony and Anna (Jelinek) Mikoff. She married Clarence J. Smith in March 20, 1948 and he precedes her in death.

Lu was an active member of North Alton Southern Baptist Church in Alton, IL. She loved listening to Pastor Sunny preach the word of the lord. She also was a member of Eastern Star, and she especially enjoyed her family events.

She is survived by her four children, Jennifer (John) Mickelson of Alton, IL, Clinton “Gene” Smith of Alton, IL, Jill (Kevin) Bean of Mt. Vernon, IL, and Ralph (Gay) Smith of Alton, IL; five grandchildren Tracie  (Alfredo) Figueroa, Christopher (Brandi) Bean, John (Melissa) Bean, Eric Bean, and Joshue Smith; nine great-grandchildren Ashley (Dakota) Sluder, Ryan (Ali) Bennett, Kyle Bean, Jacob Figueroa, Samantha Bean, Isabel Figueroa, Lily Bean, Marissa Smith, and Annabella Bean; her sister best friend and partner in crime Jo Coleman; several nieces and nephews; and her self-adopted children, Shane Cole and John Eccles and Annette Grounds.

Along with her husband she is preceded in death by one sister Lillian Bennet, and one grandson Michael McManis. She also leaves behind her beloved dog Jody.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 12, 2017 from 11 am until time of service at 11:30 am at North Alton Southern Baptist Church with Pastor Sunny Renken and Chris Bean officiating.

Memorials may be made to North Alton Southern Baptist Church of Alton.

Elias, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home in Godfrey is in charge of arrangements.

Condolences may be found online at www.eliaskallalandschaaf.com


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Elias, Kallal & Schaaf Funeral Home

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