Mary Louise Smith

Mary Louise Smith, 95, formerly of Albion, IL, passed from this life to the next on Saturday, February 2, 2019 at Hamilton Memorial Rehab and Health Care in McLeansboro, IL.

She was born July 12, 1923 in Ellery, IL, the daughter of Edith (Mitchell) and Ivan Wiles. She married Perl William Smith on July 12, 1943 in Olney, IL and he preceded her in death on August 19, 1995.

Mary Louise was a homemaker, and she and Perl enjoyed growing roses. She was a member of the Home Extension, a 4-H leader for many years, and a DAR member.

She is survived by one daughter, Charlotte Smith; one son, Steve Smith; a sister, Sandra Thomason; and a granddaughter, Summer Wilson. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband; three brothers: Duane Wiles, Paul Wiles, and Carl Wiles; and two sisters: Norma Shoaff and Marlene Blake.

Visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. on Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at Ingram-Meridith Funeral Home in Albion. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. with burial to follow at Graceland Cemetery.

Fond memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.meridithfuneralhome.com .

Ingram-Meridith Funeral Home of Albion is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.