Laura Etta Smith, age 92, of Lebanon, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at the Loretto Motherhouse.

She was born on May 27, 1931 in Lebanon, Kentucky to the late Robert Henry and Carrie Mae Whitlock. Mrs. Smith was a faithful member of St. Augustine Catholic Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Lee "Strike" Smith; parents; siblings, Almarine Hickey, Conway Whitlock, Jimmy Whitlock, Marcella Long, and Delores Ann Whitlock; grandson, Jake Maggard.

Survivors include her two sons, Dr. Bob (Margaret) Smith, DMD of Lebanon, Dr. Ben (Lyle) Smith DMD of Springfield; three daughters, Carol (Tracy) Farmer of Midway, Janie (Bob) McQueen of Louisville, Laurie (Paul) Maggard of Atlanta; brother, Robert Henry (Nancy) Whitlock, Jr. of Clearwater, FL.

Also surviving are thirteen grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 A.M. Monday, July 17, 2023 at St. Augustine Catholic Church. Interment to follow in Lebanon National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy make take the form of contributions to St. Augustine Schools, 235 S. Spalding Avenue, Lebanon, KY 40033.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 A.M. until the time of service on Monday, July 17, 2023 at St. Augustine Catholic Church.