Louise Smith Draper Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Louise Smith Draper (Salt Lake City, Utah), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Louise left this world on September 9, 2025 at the age of 94, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Louise Smith Draper or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Sylvan Smith and LuVera Smith; her sister LaVetta; her great-grandparent G. G.; her children, Peggy Ann Klenk Barr and Chris Sylvin Draper; her grandson John Draper; her siblings, Ray Smith and Sandra Cooley; her significant other Neil; Neil.
She is survived by: her friend Louise Draper; her grandson Lance Gorman; her children, Kent Draper (Teresa), Susan Marshall (Boyd), Afton Draper and Scott Draper (Jolene); and her friend Daisy Chadee. She is also survived by 20 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild.
Viewing was held on Sunday, September 14th 2025 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Monday, September 15th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM at the LDS Chapel (304 E 2700 S, South Salt Lake, UT 84115). A funeral service was held on Monday, September 15th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
