Lucille Loretta Smith Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on January 17, 2026, at the age of 96, Lucille Loretta Smith (Dallas, Texas) passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Martha Podorski and Joseph Podorski; and her siblings, Joseph Podorski, Teresa Spitz and Anthony Podorski (Tony).
She is survived by: her children, Rushing Elroy Smith II (Maureen), Darnetta Miles, Rodney Smith (Judy) and Russell Smith (Kim); her grandchildren, Kelly Waddell (Travis), Jennifer Arrieta (Diogenes), Sarah Smith (Gordon), Rushing Smith III (Bekah), Morgan Lambert (Blake), Jordan Rinker (Lance), Elizabeth Smith, Ryan Batchler (Matt), Hunter Smith (Katie) and Jenna Smith (Colby); and her friend Sue Kelly. She is also survived by twenty two great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at stjude.org, one of Lucille's favorite charities.
