Lena Mae Smith

Lena Mae Smith, 83, of Ballinger passed away Friday, March 26, 2010 at Cedar Manor Nursing Center in San Angelo.

She was born September 29, 1926 in Runnels County, Texas to Charles Aubrey and Mary Lou (Atnipp) Smith. She and Roy Smith, Jr. were married October 14, 1944, and the couple had lived in Ballinger since 1948. Roy preceded her in death March 29, 2005. Lena was a devoted homemaker who loved and nurtured her entire family. She was a member of Avenue B Church of Christ and was a pre-school Sunday school teacher.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, three sisters, and four brothers.

Lena Mae is survived by her daughter, Debbie Anderson and husband, Daniel, of San Angelo, and by her son, Dale Smith and wife, Mary, of Ballinger. Survivors also include one brother-in-law and sister-in-law, numerous nieces and nephews, as well as seven grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

There will be a visitation for family and friends on Monday, March 29 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Lange Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 30 at 2:00 p.m. at Avenue B Church of Christ in Ballinger. Burial will follow in Ballinger Evergreen Cemetery.