Lela Smith Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Lela Smith (Lumberton, Mississippi), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on April 30, 2026 at the age of 67. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Lela Smith to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her father John Douglas "Buster" Powell; her husband Rickey Smith; her sisters, Betty Stewart, Carolyn Graham, Lawanda "Lou" Boudreaux and Peggy Ray; her great grandchild Anna Kaitlin Burroughs; and her son-in-law Stephen "Ollie" Burge.
She is survived by: her mother Emily Louise Powell; her daughters, Penny Waldrup (Kevin), Debra Hilbun (Greg) and Heather Glover (Jonathan); her grandchildren, Austin Burge (Kasey), Joann Burge, Crissy Burroughs (L. J.), Lane Waldrup (Madison), Sara Burge, Emilee Waldrup, Lele Burge, Wyatt Burge and Karter Glover; her great grandchildren, Campbell, Hudson, Kayson, Rylee, Sophia, Tucker, Sawyer and Magnolia Grace; and her pet Tabby. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, and her most loyal companion.
