Lavinia Shouse Smith
December 12, 1956 ~ May 23, 2012
Lavinia Rossetti Shouse Smith, 55, Mooresville, died May 23, 2012. Mrs. Smith was born December 12, 1956, in Dayton, Ohio, to the late Ray Allen Shouse and Mattie Glynne (Faught) Shouse, who survives.
Lavinia graduated from Mooresville High School in 1975. She was employed by the Martinsville School System for 25 years, managing the bookstore for many years, and more recently working in the Administration Building. Mrs. Smith loved boating and spending time with her family, especially her granddaughter, Addison Rae. She will be missed by a loving family and many friends.
Survivors include her daughters, Stephania Marshall (Varnie) of Indianapolis and Jaime Smith of Greenwood; mother, Mattie (Faught) Shouse of Camby; brother, Ronald Shouse (Jane) of Mooresville; granddaughter, Addison Rae Marshall; former spouse, Tony Smith of Bloomington; nephew, Matthew Ray Shouse of Mooresville.
The funeral service will begin at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 26, 2012, at the Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville, with calling there from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, May 25, 2012. Burial will be in White Lick Cemetery, Mooresville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Parkinson Awareness Foundation. Visit www.carlislebranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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Sunday School sent a virtual gift in memory of Lavinia Shouse Smith
We will miss your beautiful smile ,God will look over you now.
I’m so sorry our family could not get to the funeral home. My mother and Dad just found out (devasting to hear). Our prayers are with all the family, I remember Lavinia’s beautiful smile and I always thought she was the kindest and lovelist young girl and woman. — Laura Allen Harris
Sending my sympathy and prayers to you. Peggy Abbott
We are sorry for your loss, Lavinia was a very special person! She was always there when needed. Sorry we were unable to come to the funeral. Your family is in our thoughts & prayers!
Girls, I was so very sorry to hear about your mom, I had not seen her for a number of years, but she was one of my favorites and I only pray that you all will do well in the future in coping with this loss. Both my boys were really upset and remember her watching them on occasions. She will surely be missed.
Sure Miss You! You are such an angel! You are often in my thoughts & Prayers!! Please know that you will never be forgotten! Love you friend.
Talanna Dalton Brown sent a virtual gift in memory of Lavinia Shouse Smith
God Bless my Friend, Lavinia, She was always there for me!!! I will miss her!
Cherish the memories and smile for your mother as you smile upon your own child. I’m sure she would want you to do just that. Prayers and our warmest thoughts are with you and your family. Rick Warfield and Jill Beeler
I am so sorry for your loss. I have known Lavinia since I was a kid. She was soo sweet and kind. My heart goes out to her family.
Girls:We have many great memories of Lavinia! When she was one of our ‘Winter Guard Moms at Martinsville! She always gave of her time and was there to support you both! She was a lovely gal! Our love and thoughts enwrap you during this time. God will sustain you both and we love you too! Keith and Jana Gray (Erins mom and dad)
Lavina was in our AWANA CLUB and always one of my favorite girls. Very helpful and sweet.My prayers go out to her family…
I remember Lavinia from Girl Scouts, Church, and school. She was always such a sweet person who always had a smile and a kind word. I’m sure she is greatly missed.
grace and peace to Lavinia’s family left behind during this time of loss…
I am full of sorrow and sympathy for all who loved Lavinia. I wish I could have done more and hope that if there is anything I can do please let me know. Cheri
My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this sad time. Lavinia worked in the bookstore while I was in high school and was also so nice and helpful. RIP.
My heart felt prayers for Lavinias family and mutual friends. May God comfort you and give you His grace in this great time of need. I am so truly sorry for your loss.
Lavinia was always such a good friend with a beautiful smile and kind heart. She will be forever missed. My heart goes out to her girls Stephania and Jamie.
Lavinia was an awesome person who always treated you like her best friend. I remember her in the bookstore when my kids were in school. She was very helpful to me when I applied to be a substitute teacher. To her girls, please cherish the time you had and keep her smiling face in your dreams. She was a special lady.
I have lost a truly good friend. See you in Heaven Lavinia.
It was an absolute pleasure working with Lavinia in the bookstore during my study hall many years ago. She was always smiling and laughing and I know my mother really enjoyed seeing her come in for her dentist appointments. Lavinia always made sure to have my mother tell me hello and for that I will always cherish and miss.
I knew Lavinia for many years , since I was a student at Martinsville with Jamie. She was always kind and always a pleasure to speak with. God be with Lavinia and her family in this difficult time, our prayers be with you.
Our deepest sympathy on the passing of Lavinia, our former neighbor. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. The Winders’ – Ed, Kelli (Petticord), Clayton & Sloane
With Love From Anthony & Lena Harvey
I will always cherish the 35 years of friendship we had. I will miss our weekly talks, our dinners out, your laugh and your kind heart. I know how much you loved your daughter’s and Addison. I know what a wondertful daughter you were to your parents.We all loved you…..