Elaine Ardel Warneke Smith, 78, of Ellettsville died Friday, November 27, 2020 in Golden Living Center. She was born January 15, 1942 in Tilden, Nebraska to Leo Warneke and Margaret Schutt Warneke. She was retired as the Office Manager for a Dairy Council in California.
Survivors include her husband, Robert Lee Smith of Ellettsville; a son, Kevin Smith of Ellettsville; two grandchildren, Meaghann Smith and Christian Smith both of Ellettsville; Her mother, Margaret Warneke; and a sister, Kathy Dean of North Carolina. She was preceded in death by her father.
Elaine had attended Life Way Baptist Church in Ellettsville, she enjoyed spending time with her family.
No services are planned at this time, there will be a Celebration of Life at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Day & Deremiah-Frye Funeral Home.