Gloria R. Smith

April 19, 1928 - June 17, 2017

Gloria(Riesen)Smith, 89, Evansville, IN, formerly of Decatur, IN and Findlay, OH, passed away Saturday, June 17, 2017 at Deaconness Hospital surrounded by her family. Gloria was born in Adams County, IN on April 19, 1928 to the late Harve and Lola(Parr) Riesen.

Gloria graduated from Berne H.S. in 1946 and Indiana University in 1952 where she was an active member of her much beloved Chi Omega Sorority. On April 12, 1952 Gloria married John L. Smith. Gloria was teacher at Bluffton High School and Adams Central High School in Monroe, IN. She was a member of Crossroads Church in Evansville and previously at St. Marks Methodist Church in Decatur, IN. She remained active on the Chi Omega board at Indiana University until her passing.

Gloria is survived by her children, Lana J,(Smith)McCleary of Atlanta, GA., Laurel L.(Larry)Oscar of Cumming, GA., John L.(Ann)Smith of Evansville, Les J.(Cindy)Smith of Anthem, AZ., ten grandchildren; Matthew, Josh, Jeremy, Kristen and Jennifer McCleary of Atlanta; Katie(Smith)Waits, Andrea(Smith)Cantrell and Elizabeth Smith of Evansville, Jay Smith of Indianapolis, IN and Sara Smith of Anthem, AZ.

Preceding in death are her parents, husband, John, son, Lynn Jay Smith, son-in-law, Rick McCleary, brothers, Harry, Rex, Ned and Tom Riesen.

The family will host a visitation, Friday, June 23, 2017 from 4 to 7:30 pm at the Yager-Kirchhofer Funeral Home in Berne, IN and 1 hour prior to the funeral service at 10:30 am on Saturday, June 24 at the funeral home. Officiating is Rev. Eric Riesen. Burial is in the MRE Cemetery, Berne.

Preferred memorials to Crossroads Christian Church, Newburgh, IN &/or Theta Beta of Chi Omega Foundation, Inc., Indianapolis, IN

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