Loretta Katheryn Smith Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2025-02-24T17:00:00
End: 2025-02-24T18:00:00
Location: Hafer Funeral Home

We bid farewell to Loretta Katheryn Smith of Charleston, West Virginia, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on February 17, 2025 at the age of 83. Loretta Katheryn touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her husband Theodore Smith of St. Clairsville, OH; her parents, George Gordon Keith III and Frances Adeline Brezack Keith of Beckley, WV; her siblings, Mary Frances Young and George Gordan Keith IV; and her niece Diane Lynn Young.

She is survived by: her sister Debby Chandler of Charleston, WV; her brothers-in-law, Gary Chandler and Gary Young; and her sibling's children, Joseph Chandler (Kim) of Conroe, TX, Scott Chandler (Alicia) of Charleston, WV, Gregory Chandler of Charleston, WV, John Keith of Holly Springs, NC, Tiffany Jelovich of Raleigh, NC and Kathy Young Arner of Rockingham, NC. She is also survived by six great-nephews; and three great-nieces.

In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to Elk Hills Presbyterian Church.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hafer Funeral Home

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February 23, 2025

Heather Hancock wrote a sympathy message

“Debby so sorry to hear of the passing of Loretta. She called me when Ron passed away and we had a nice conversation. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Heather Hancock”

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50 N Pinch Rd, Elkview, WV 25071

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