Louada Smith

Louada Smith, 88, of Stanford, KY passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, October 3, 2023. Born on January 14, 1935 in Hustonville, KY to the late George and Artie Walls Johnson. She is the widow to the late Bennie Smith. Louada was a teacher in the Lincoln County School System for many years. She taught and influenced many children all throughout the county. She also led the migrant program for Lincoln County. She was a member of New Salem Baptist Church.

Survivors include two children, Michael Smith (Candi) of Allons, TN and Linda Smith of Stanford, KY; two brothers, Curtis Durham and Jack Johnson; one sister, Myrtle Duttera; six grandchildren, Sylvia Craig (David), Ben Smith (Rita), Amy Sims (Dustin), Jeremy Smith, Adam Smith and Chris Hurst (Emily); six great-grandchildren, Joshua Craig, Jaxson Smith, Rylee Sims, Layla Sims, Emilia Hurst and Betsy Hurst.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Bennie Smith; parents, George and Artie Johnson; Six brothers, Terrill Durham, Elvin Durham, Carlos Durham, Mack Johnson, Ervin Johnson and Earl Durham; and four sisters, Maxine Delk, Mary Woods, Stella Richards and Della Durham.

A one-day service will be held on Monday, October 9, 2023 at Spurlin Funeral Home in Stanford, KY. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The funeral service will begin at 2:00 p.m. with Dr. Pamela Combs and Bro. Greg Lockard officiating. Burial will follow at New Salem Cemetery in Hustonville, KY.

Active Pallbearers are Jonathan McWhorter, Ronnie Smith, Bruce Smith, Jeff Durham, Chad Durham, Jeff McWhorter, Rylee Sims and Rodney Hicks.

Honorary Pallbearers are Ronnie Graves, Layla Sims and Joshua Craig.