Adele F. Smith

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Adele Loudermilk Smith, who peacefully entered eternal rest on Monday, May 5th, 2025, in the early hours of the morning. Born Hilda Adel Friel on March 22nd, 1936, in Marlinton, West Virginia, to Warwick and Virgie Friel, Adele's life was a testament to the strength and enduring love of family. She spent her formative years in Marlinton, receiving her education there before embarking on a life filled with love, family, and cherished memories.

Her marriage to Howard Loudermilk blessed her with four children: Wayne (Deborah), Diane (Rusty), Nancy (Larry), and Laura (Glenn). Following Howard's passing after 48 years of marriage, Adele found love again with Beverly Stephen Smith, sharing five more years of marriage before his passing in 2020. Adele's final months were spent at Morningside of Charlottesville, where she was surrounded by warmth and care, notably Tony and Brandy whom she praised often.

Preceded in death by her siblings, Mary, Forrest, Clarence, Ada, and Charles, as well as her beloved husbands Howard and Steve, Adele leaves behind a legacy of love that extends through generations. She is survived by her four children, three grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren, all of whom will deeply miss her unwavering love and support.

To celebrate Adele’s life and honor her memory, the family will receive visitors at Mount Eagle Baptist Church, 2419 Buck Island Road, Charlottesville, VA at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 8th. A funeral service will commence at 11:00 a.m., with Pastor Sidney Craig officiating, immediately following the visitation, with interment to follow at Monticello Memory Gardens on Thomas Jefferson Pkwy.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.