Lura Belle Smith, 90, of Houston, Texas passed away on Friday, January 10, 2020. Lura was born January 22, 1929 in Houston, Texas. A long-time resident of Oak Forest, she was a devoted member of St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church. Lura was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Ralph E. Smith, Sr. She is survived by their three children, Ralph Smith Jr., Tom Smith, and Terri Smith, and two granddaughters, Jessica and Stephanie. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Houston Zoo or the Houston Food Bank. A visitation will be held Monday, January 20, 2020 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. A funeral service will follow at 1:00 PM at Pat H. Foley & Company, 1200 West 34th Street, Houston, Texas 77018.