Lella Lee Smith Obituary
We bid farewell to Lella Lee Smith of Rapid City, South Dakota, born in Belle Fourche, South Dakota, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on October 7, 2024 at the age of 94. Lella Lee touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Lella Lee Smith to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Louis Shelden and Etta Shelden (Richardson); her husband Richard Smith; and her siblings, Jean Dabney, Barbara Storm, Griffin Shelden and Dan Shelden.
She is survived by: her children, Tom Stokes (Tonya) of Anchorage, AK, Sandy Pazen (Paul) of Ft. Collins, CO, Jackie Spreizer (Al) of Rapid City and Judy Domalewski (Bob) of Rapid City; and her grandchildren, Brad Stokes, Chris Fryda, Siera Morado, Becky Stokes, Dan Stokes, Jay Stokes, Ben Anderson and Aaron Anderson. She is also survived by numerous great grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Monday, October 14th 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the First Baptist Church (807 8th Ave, Belle Fourche, SD 57717). A funeral service was held on Monday, October 14th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial was held on Tuesday, October 15th 2024 at 10:30 AM at the Black Hills National Cemetery (684 Omaha St, Rapid City, SD 57701).
The family suggests memorial donations to the First Baptist Church in Belle Fourche.
