Obituary: Smith-Towers, Lillian

Wed., Sept. 5, 2012

SMITH- TOWERS Lillian

Lillian Smith-Towers, age 90, of Spokane, WA, went to be with the Lord, August 30, 2012.

She was preceded in death by her husbands, Ernest Smith, Jr, and John Towers; daughter, Linda Rupp, son, Ernest Smith, JR. She is survived by daughters, Carol Elson and husband, Don; and Shirley Doerfler and husband, Joe.

She has nine grandchildren and several great- grandchildren.

A celebration of her life will be held at her longtime home, September 8th from 11:00am to 2:00pm at 1803 E. Sharp.

Lillian will be sorely missed but never forgotten.

HAZEN & JAEGER FUNERAL HOME, 1306 N. MONROE, is in charge of arrangements.

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