of Osceola, AR
February 25, 1943 - July 27, 2025
Lorene Smith, 82, of Osceola passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2025. She was born in McAlester, OK to Loren and Georgia Beck. Lorene married her soulmate Carroll Martin Smith in 1962 and was a faithful member of Osceola Church of Christ. She received her bachelor's degree in elementary education from Arkansas State Teacher College in Conway and completed her master's degree in library science from Arkansas State University. She retired after 33 years working as an elementary school teacher and librarian for the Osceola School District. Lorene enjoyed gardening, quilting, crocheting, cooking and spending time with her family. She was a member of the National Education Association, Delta Kappa Gamma, a Sunday School teacher, the AEA and was the Osceola Teacher of the Year. Lorene leaves to carry on her memory her daughter-in-law, Pamela Smith; granddaughter, Loren Smith; brother, Joe (Barbara) Beck; sisters, Carol Scott, Glenda (Mike) O'Neal and a host of nieces, nephew, family and friends. She was preceded in death by: her parents; her loving husband of 56 years; son, Steve Smith; grandson, Lance Smith and brother-in-law, Robert Scott.
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15 Condolence(s)
Ronnie Gann
Thursday, July 31, 2025
Rest in peace Mrs. Smith. You were a great teacher at Osceola West Elementary school. You will be greatly missed
Vickie Fleming Goings
Thursday, July 31, 2025
Dear Pam and Loren,
I am so sorry for your loss. Lorene was a warm-hearted, beautiful, Christian educator who I admired. I first met her in the spring of 1976 when I was a student teacher under her guidance at
West Elementary. I enjoyed teaching with her and attending church with her for many years.
Barbara Spurlock Weaver
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
So sorry for your loss. She is with her family and Jesus.
Carol and Steve Rosso
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Thoughts and prayers for Lorene's family and friends.
Anne Coleman
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
We knew and loved her here in McAlester. Without her our world is less, but thankfully, in Christ we never have to say goodbye for the last time.
Brenda Stone Carson
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Rest in Peace Mrs. Smith. Condolences to your family.
Brenda Stone Carson
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Rest in Peace Mrs. Smith. Condolences to your family.
Ben Katon
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
An amazing woman from an amazing family. I'm certain the Kingdom of Heaven welcomed her with open arms.
Leslie Rowsey
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
She was such a beautiful sweet lady. She will be missed so much. Prayers for Pam & Loren & her family & friends.❤️🙏
Kellie & Terry Burnett
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Lorene was such a kind soul. Pam, I know you and Loren are grieving greatly. I will lift you in prayer as you go through the difficult days ahead. May God bless your days with a deep peace and allow you to draw even closer to Him than before.
Lori Price
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Aunt Lorene, I love you so very much ❤️ thank you for sharing your love with us all. I will forever and always cherish you and your sweet, loving, and caring heart! Even though my heart breaks for our family, I know we all will see you again! Love you a world full❤️
Bridget Rowe
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Prayers for peace. Lorene was such a kind person and I truly enjoyed working with her at North.
Jamie Hart
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
She was an amazing lady. I got to know her thru Carol. My prayers are for the family.
John (Stephen) Douglass IV and Debbie Douglass- Osceola, Ark
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. The Douglass'
Brenda Cooper Sage
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Lorene was a Christian, an educator and a very nice person! I had the privilege to work with her for years!
Brenda Cooper Sage