On May 24, 1952, she married William D. Smith in Oakland, Maryland.
Eloise was a dedicated military spouse with her husband in the Air Force for 32 years. Eloise was active in the military community, her most cherished position being helping military families through Family Services of Nellis Air Force Base from 1992-1999, which she received accolades for.
Eloise had a variety of interests throughout her life, including singing country music, volunteering, gardening, hosting, baking, sewing, and knitting. She believed in Christ as her Lord and Savior. She was a strong, determined woman; she battled breast cancer and won in 1998.
Eloise is survived by her daughters, Donna (Merlin) Fox, Darlene (Tommy) Hart, and Candy (Jerry) Gomez; her siblings, Rose Kennedy, Lula Mills, Jean Wyne, Eugene Wyne, William Wyne, Bernard Wyne; 12 grandchildren, and many great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 51 years, William D. Smith; her son; William D. Smith Jr.; and 3 of her siblings; Cynthia Luddington, Kenneth Wyne Jr., and Edna Davis.
A memorial service will be held at LAMB OF GOD CHURCH; 6220 N Jones Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89130; private viewing at 9 a.m., service at 10 a.m. Second service followed by burial to be held at SOUTHERN NEVADA VETERANS MEMORIAL CEMETARY at 12 p.m.; 6220 N Jones Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89130.
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