

Lori was born on March 4, 1962 and grew up in Apex. She graduated from Apex High School and is a member of Apex Baptist Church. Lori had a heart of gold, always thinking and doing for others. She worked with several schools within the Wake County school system with Athens Drive being the most recent for the past 10 years, where she was devoted to helping and nurturing students with special needs and they all adored her.
Lori fought a courageous battle with cancer for four years with much dignity and grace. All who knew Lori were not only inspired, but truly blessed and she will be greatly missed.
Lori leaves behind to cherish her memory, her faithful and loving husband, Tracy, her son, Justin, the pride and joy of her life, her loving parents and sister, George and Marion Smith and Jamie Nyland, several nieces, nephews, brother and sister-in-laws, aunts, uncles, dear cousins, as well as many wonderful, caring friends, and a very special little girl, Austin Ernst.
The family would like to thank all the wonderful people at the Hospice facility for the loving care they gave not only to Lori, but the family as well.
Visitation will be held at Apex Funeral Home on Sunday, November 6, 2011, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. A celebration of Lori’s life will be held Monday, November 7, 2011 at 2:00 pm at Apex Baptist Church with interment at Wake Memorial Park, 7002 Green Hope School Rd., Cary.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Hospice of Wake County, 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC 27607. Online condolences may be made to www.apexfuneral.net
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