Laura Edington Smith

Laura Edington Smith, 57, of Midland (formerly Ballinger) passed away Monday, January 7 ^th , 2019.

She was born September 20 ^th , 1961 in Abilene, TX to James Dryden (Legs) and Susan Voshen Edington.  Laura graduated from Monahans High School and attended Texas Tech University.  Laura had a successful career that she loved, mainly because of the relationships she built with coworkers and customers.  She worked for Southwest Abstract and Title in Rankin, First National Bank of Ballinger, Commercial State Bank in Midland, and lastly, DHI Title as Branch Operations Manager in Midland. However, Laura’s first passion in life was being a homemaker; always making sure that her home and family were taken care of.

Laura is described as being selfless, giving, humble, witty, accepting and loyal.  Laura was a quiet, gentle spirit and never said much, but when she did, you can rest assured that it needed to be heard and/or was filled with her witty, dry sense of humor.  Through all the trials and tribulations life threw her way, Laura never lost her unshakable faith and trust in God.  She battled breast cancer with grace that was an inspiration to everyone around her; never complaining or questioning why her.  This is the ultimate legacy she leaves behind with her daughters and grandbabies.

She is proceeded in death by her father, James Dryden (Legs) Edington.  She is survived by her daughters Cari Smith Cuellar of Ballinger, Caci Smith of Midland and loving mother Susan Voshen Edington of Monahans.  Also surviving are her four grandchildren, who fueled her soul up until the very end.  Koda and Kash Cuellar, Addison and Clinton Graham Demmer.  Also surviving are sisters Linda Wilson and husband Nicky of Giddings, Leslie Redfield and husband Joe of Waco.  She also leaves behind nieces and a nephew, great nieces and nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.  On top of family, she leaves behind many friends who are like family.

Laura’s spirit and legacy will live on through everyone who knew her.  Her courageous battle with breast cancer was an inspiration to all who had the honor to witness her tenacious fight.  She always stayed positive and never lost faith of God’s will and was excited to be called Home to join the love of her life, Clinton Smith, who was called home three years and one day prior.  Their girls and grandbabies have no doubt that they are together again and are watching over everyone they love with pride.

Her family would like to give a special thank you to all of her doctors and nurses who helped her reach her victory over cancer.  Dr. Manny, Dr. Akins, Dr. Ladha and one special nurse, Gian Macalino.  Hospice of Ballinger, specifically Michelle Aguilera, loved and cared for her as she made her final lap in this earthly race, making sure that she passed on with grace and dignity.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 6-7pm at Lange Funeral Home in Ballinger on Thursday, January 10 ^th .  Services will be held at 2pm on Friday, January 11 ^th at First United Methodist Church in Ballinger.  Burial will follow at Old Runnels Cemetery.  The family requests that memorials be made to Hospice of Ballinger or a favorite charity.