Lucille was born on February 15, 1937 in Owosso, Michigan, the daughter of the late Ervin and Catherine (Rolando) Barnefski.
She graduated from Owosso High School in 1955.
In 1961 Lucille would marry Dick Smeage and they would establish their roots in DeWitt, Michigan enjoying 34 and a half wonderful years together. Lucille worked for and retired from DeWitt Elementary Schools as the Liberian for over 25 years. Lucille was known for her compassion for others and helping people, she served 25 volunteering years at Sparrow Hospital – St. Lawrence campus and McLaren Hospital with an additional 15 years at Capital City Airport. Most importantly she will be remembered for her devotion to her family who she loved so much, and to her faith as a parishioner of The Catholic Community of St. Jude in DeWitt. The family will fondly remember her for the special memories they shared at the family cottage on Houghton Lake.
Lucille is survived by; her children Richard (Colleen) Smeage and Theresa (Joseph) Watters; her wonderful grandchildren; Samantha (Brett) Snider, Alexandrea Smeage, Tyler (Laura) Watters, Ryan Watters and Madelyn Watters; her loving great-grandchildren; Zayden Smeage, Zhyler Smeage, Zeppelyn Snider and George Watters.
Lucille is proceeded in death by her parents, and her husband of 34 and a half years, Dick Smeage.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 from 2-4pm and 6-8pm at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes – DeWitt Chapel. Services will take place Thursday, September 16, 2021 at The Catholic Community of St. Jude, 801 North Bridge Street, DeWitt, Michigan 48820 with services starting at 11am and visitation one hour prior at 10am. Internment will take place at Dewitt City Cemetery following services.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to be made to The American Heart Association.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.grdewitt.com for the Smeage family.
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