OBITUARY
Elsie Lee Smith Lemmons
8 March, 1922 – 21 March, 2020
IN THE CARE OF
Alexander Funeral Home-East Chapel
Elsie Lee Smith Lemmons, 98, of Newburgh, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2020. She was born on March 8, 1922, in Fayetteville, Tennessee, to the late Homer Pleasant and Ruth Dexter (Taylor) Smith.
Elsie was a “Rosie the Riviter” in the wartime effort in Evansville, Indiana. She was a dedicated Christian and a member of Crossroads Church. Elsie enjoyed sewing and crocheting. She was very athletic; swimming, ice skating, roller skating, and water skiing.
She was preceded in death by parents; husband of 63 years, Vance W. Lemmons; brothers, Homer P. Smith, Jr., William E. Smith, and Joe Smith; and sister, Frances.
Elsie is survived by sons, Gary M. Lemmons and Randall P. Lemmons (Susan); grandchildren, Shaneen Blake, Crystal Willard, Christopher Lemmons and Tarina Reed; many great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Rebecca Lemmons; and close friends, Polly Dewig and Jean Prather.
A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at Alexander East Chapel, officiated by Pastor Cliff Herring, with burial in Sunset Memorial Park. Friends may visit Tuesday, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. and Wednesday, from 10:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Foundation. Condolences may be made online at www.AlexanderEastChapel.com.
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FAMILY
- Gary M. Lemmons Son
- Randall P. Lemmons (Susan) Son
- Shaneen Blake Grandchild
- Crystal Willard Grandchild
- Christopher Lemmons Grandchild
- Tarina Reed Grandchild
- Rebecca Lemmons Sister-In-Law
- Polly Dewig Close Friend
- Jean Prather Close Friend
- Vance W. Lemmons Husband (deceased)
- Homer Pleasant Smith Father (deceased)
- Ruth Dexter (Taylor) Smith Mother (deceased)
- Homer P. Smith, Jr. Brother (deceased)
- William E. Smith Brother (deceased)
- Joe Smith Brother (deceased)
- Frances Sister (deceased)
- Mrs. Lemmons has many great grandchildren to cherish her memory.
Past Services
Tuesday,
24 March, 2020
Visitation
Wednesday,
25 March, 2020
Visitation
Wednesday,
25 March, 2020
Funeral Service
Wednesday,
25 March, 2020
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