Leotta Katherine (Atkins) Smith

Leotta Katherine Smith

March 18, 1944 – February 16, 2017

GRANGER – Leotta Katherine Smith, 72, residing in Granger, Indiana passed away Thursday, February 16, 2017 at her home.  Leotta was born on March 18, 1944 in West Virginia to the late Clennie Atkins and Marie (Seacrist) Atkins.  She previously worked in the Bakery Department with the Atlanta Bread Company.  Throughout her lifetime she also worked as a housekeeper, waitress, and server.  Leotta was married to Hershel Smith, who has preceded her in death.

Leotta is survived by her daughters, Dawn (Dave) Carpenter of Bremen, Lisa (Adam) Parker of Granger, and Dina (Roger) Callahan of Dowagiac; nine grandchildren,Ashley (Gilbert) Soliz, Ryan(Andrea) Carpenter, Nicole (Tom) Sult, Amanda (Jake) McCord, Jacob Parker, Hannah Parker, Rebecca Jones, Caleb (Katie) Jones, Rachel Callahan; five great grandchildren Blakeleigh, Cohen, Willow, Wyatt and Paisley; sisters, Karen Pyburn of Mishawaka, Juantia (Tom) Myer of Edwardsburg, and Dolly Blocher of Mishawaka; and brother Ronald (Mary) Atkins of Warsaw.

Along with her husband, she was preceded in death by her grandson, Austin (Destinee) Jones; sister, Bessie Fielder; and three brothers, Adrian, Charles, and Clarence.

Leotta cherished her family, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and siblings. She loved her Lord and Savior.

Funeral services for Leotta will be 11:00 AM Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at Palmer Funeral Home – River Park, 2528 Mishawaka Ave., South Bend, IN 46615.  Burial will follow at St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park, Granger.  Friends may visit with the family on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 from 4:00 PM till 8:00 PM, and one hour prior to services.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Ronald McDonald House at Memorial Hospital, 615 N. Michigan Street, South Bend, IN 46601.  Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com.

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