MARY LOU (BUCHANAN) SMITH
Mary Lou Smith, 91, of Rushville, passed away Jan. 5, 2022, at Flatrock River Lodge.
Mary Lou was born in Rushville, on Jan. 21, 1930, a daughter of the late Augusta (Stephens) Wright and Lester Buchanan. She married Paul C. Smith Sr. Jan 28, 1949, in New Castle, and he preceded her in death March 29, 1999. She attended Rushville High School and was a member of the Trinity Presbyterian Church. Mary Lou was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.
She is survived by three daughters, Bonnie G. Koors, of Greensburg, Peggy (Larry) Scott, of Rushville and Margaret (Tim) Smith, of Laurel; two sons Paul C. Smith Jr., of Rushville and David (Margaret) Smith, of Waldron; a stepdaughter, Sue (Chester) Stratton, of Springfield, Ohio; and a stepdaughter-in-law, Twila Smith of Hillsboro, Ohio. She will also be missed by nine grandchildren and several great and great-great grandchildren.
In addition to her parents and husband, preceding her in death are two brothers, Carley and Charles Buchanan; two stepbrothers, Marvin and William Wright; two half-brothers, Ira and Harold Wright; one sister, Elizabeth Dice; one stepsister, Leida Ball; two half-sisters, Nancy Farthing and Ruth Ann Sorrell.
The Funeral Service will be held 1 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022, at Todd Funeral Centre & Crematory in Rushville with John H. Wall officiating. Friends are welcome for visitation at 11 a.m. Burial will follow at Rushville’s East Hill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Boys & Girls Club of Rush County 1590 N. Sexton St. Rushville, IN 46173. Please light a candle and share a memory with the family at www.ToddFuneralHome.com