With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Louvina I. Smith of Columbus, Ohio, born in Zanesville, Ohio, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Louvina left this world on April 17, 2024 at the age of 94, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Louvina I. Smith to show support.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Rev. Ralph Tate and Francis Tate (Norris); her husband Arthur E. Smith; her brothers, Ernest Tate and James Tate; her sisters-in-law, Irma Tate, Rowena Tate, Maxine Tate and Leota Morgan; and also Terry Tate.

She is survived by : her children, Roger L Smith (Fonda) of Clayton, Randall K Smith (Jean) of Elryia, Debbie Fisher (Bret) of Thornville and Leslie Renee Male (Mark) of Reynoldsburg; her grandchildren, Scott Smith (Rebecca) of Charlotte, NC, Megan Flanagan (Dan) of Dayton, Kevin Smith, Tiffany Weatherspoon (Matt) of Zanesville, Jamie Darling (Sean) of Avon, Nicole Fisher of Thornville, Cody Male of Hilliard and Caitlyn Male of Canal Winchester; her great grandchildren, Alison Flanagan, Ryan Flanagan, Christopher Smith, Monty Smith, Asher Weatherspoon, Jack Darling, Claire Darling, Amiya Male, Ezekiel Simmons and Elias Simmons; and her brothers, Kenneth Tate of Canal Winchester and Glenwood "Wimpy" Tate of Texas. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held on Monday, April 22nd 2024 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Combs & Nestor Funeral Home (935 Forest Ave, Zanesville, OH 43701). A funeral service was held on Monday, April 22nd 2024 at 12:00 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Monday, April 22nd 2024 at 1:15 PM at the Woodlawn Cemetery (545 Pershing Rd, Zanesville, OH 43701).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hillis,Combs & Nestor Funeral Home