Mary Lou Smith
February 11, 1944 - August 5, 2021
Mary Lou Smith, 77, of Mentor, passed away Thursday, August 5, 2021 at Enclave of Newell Creek, Mentor. She was born February 11, 1944 in Freeport, Illinois, to the late Eldon and Margaret Henderson. Mary Lou went to Webster University in Missouri, where she obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Education. She taught at Lakeland Community College in the Math Department. She married Larry D. Smith on March 3, 1975 in Fayetteville, AR. After living in Illinois, Tennessee, Florida and New Jersey, her and Larry settled in Ohio, in 1988. Mary Lou was a member of several book clubs and the Red Hat Society. She tutored many students and kids in the neighborhood and was very devoted to her family and friends. Survivors include her son, Scott Smith; brother, Tom (Barbara) Henderson and many cousins and extended family members. Preceding Mary Lou in death is her husband, Larry D. Smith. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. The family would like to extend their thanks to the staff of Enclave of Newell Creek and Cypress Hospice for their care and support to Mary Lou. Arrangements entrusted to the Brunner Sanden Deitrick Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 8466 Mentor Ave., Mentor, OH 44060. Send flowers and offer condolences at www.Brunners.com
Mary Lou Smith, 77, of Mentor, passed away Thursday, August 5, 2021 at Enclave of Newell Creek, Mentor. She was born February 11, 1944 in Freeport, Illinois, to the late Eldon and Margaret Henderson. Mary Lou went to Webster University in... View Obituary & Service Information