Ina Lou Smith Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Ina Lou Smith of Franklin, Indiana, who passed away on July 17, 2025, at the age of 102, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ina Lou Smith to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Leslie Tackett and Rebecca "Becky" Tackett (Russell); her spouse Livy E. Smith; her son Eddy O. Smith; and her son-in-law Gary B. Bright.
She is survived by: her daughter Diana F. Bright of North Vernon, IN; her daughter-in-law Judy Smith of Franklin, IN; her grandchildren, Mark Smith (Carrie) of Sarasota, FL, Lisa L. Bradley (Ken) of Trafalgar, IN, April L. Richardson (Tom) of Union, A. J. Bright (Samantha) of North Vernon, IN and Casey R. Bright (Sherry) of North Vernon, IN; her great grandchildren, Cameron Bates, Macy Bates, Callee Bates, Sydnee Bates, Brady Bates, Natasha Bruce Timmons, Colton Bright, Kionna Bright, Payton Bright, Kyle Bradley (Chelsea) of Trafalgar, IN, Kaleb Bradley (Shalee) of Trafalgar, IN, Mitchell Smith (Cailin) of Bargersville, IN and Michaela White (Tyler) of St. Louis, MO; and her great great grandchildren, Kennedy Bradley, Baylor Bradley, Brody Bradley, Kollyns Bradley, Emersyn "Emmie" Bradley, Decker Smith, Dryden Smith, Tatum White and Lainee Mae Bates.
Visitation was held on Monday, July 28th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Swartz Family Community Mortuary and Memorial Center (300 S Morton St, Franklin, IN 46131). A celebration of life was held on Monday, July 28th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Monday, July 28th 2025 at the Harris Cemetery (4500 W Division Rd, Morgantown, IN 46106).
