Louise Smith

Louise Smith 84 of La Salle, formerly of Corbin, Kentucky. Passed away March 18, 2020, in St Margaret’s Hospital Spring Valley. Private graveside services will be in Corbin, Kentucky. Ptak Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements. Louise was born on September 30, 1935, in Knox County, KY. To Steve and Nettie (Jordan) Smith. She married Vocus Smith on August 8, 1952, in Barbourville, KY. Louise was a member of Sojourn Baptist Church in Corbin, KY., where she loved to sing in the church choir. She operated a Home Day Care in Corbin, KY for over 35 years. She loved to cook for everybody. Her house was always open. Louise is survived by 3 daughters Patricia (John) Duncan of La Salle, Il, Deborah (Mark) Inman of La Salle, IL, and Sherry (Troy) Stanford of Arlington, IL. 3 Grandchildren Holly (Joe) Kitchens of Princeton, IL, Ashley Louise (Adam) Inman of Oglesby, IL, and Erin Stanford of Arlington. IL. 3 Great Grandchildren Daniel, Ian, and Bethany Kitchens of Princeton. 1 Sister Lilly (GW) Abner of Woolum, KY, 2 brothers GC Smith of Jacksonville, NC, and Thomas (Betty) Smith of Rochelle, IL. Louise was preceded in death by her Husband in 2000, 2 sisters Pauline Chestnut and Eliza Wagers, 3 brothers Steve Smith Jr, Ernest Smith, and Denver Smith.