
surrounded by her family and friends. She was born in 1954 to Milton and Ulla Hakes in Lake
Charles, Louisiana. In 1983 she married Lowell D. Smith who survives.
She was a Sales Clerk for Darling & Sons Ace Hardware in Marshall for 8 years & Addison Products
in Jonesville she then worked for Homer Shell, Lonnie’s Grocery Store and Progressive
Dynamics. Lydia attended West Eckford Missionary Church, enjoyed sewing, bowling, bird’s
and all animals, being with her Schnauzer’s (her puppies),enjoyed riding motorcycles and spending
time with her family and friends.
Lydia is survived by:
Husband- Lowell Smith of Homer
Daughter- Heather (David) Martin of Ceresco
Mary Ann (Michael) Kempker of New Berlin, WI
Shelby Lynne Smith of Jackson
Amber Cope of Coldwater
Son- Christopher Bradshaw of Coldwater
(16) Grandchildren
Brothers- Rolf (Elaine) Hakes of Georgia and
Mike (Meagan) Hakes of Alabama
Special Friends- Wayne (Terri) Wood of Georgia
Susie Taylor
Margo Buckner
Her family at Darling & Sons Ace Hardware from Michigan
She was preceded in death by her parents.
According to her wishes, Cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation.
A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, May 19, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. at the West
Eckford Missionary Church, 19697 F Drive South & 19-1/2 Mile Rd, Marshall, Michigan
49068 with Rev. David Nichols officiating.
Assistance with Memorial Contributions to: A.L.S. of Michigan, West Eckford Missionary Church, Calhoun County Humane Society or to the family for expenses is available at the Funeral Home
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