Lois (Masters) Smith, age 95 of Jonesboro, Louisiana, passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2023 in Ruston.  Lois was a bookkeeper for Jackson Parish Bank for many years.  She was a faithful member of McDonald Memorial Baptist Church in Jonesboro.  She loved bowling and participated in league play at Tiger Lanes for a number of years.  Lois loved her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren unconditionally and enjoyed spending time with them whenever she could.  Her favorite pastime was traveling to Branson, Missouri each year to attend the music shows with her family.

Lois is survived by her daughter, Linda Wallis and husband, Terry; son, James "Buddy" Smith and wife, Ginger; grandchildren, Todd Garrett, Stephen Garrett, Scott and Relani Garrett, Kristi and Max Migues, and Greg and Jeanie Wallis; step-grandchildren, Angela Gautreaux, Todd and Christi Wallis; 12 great-grandchildren, 2 step-great-grandchildren; 11 great-great grandchildren and 4 step-great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James E. Smith, Sr.; Parents, Robert and Maggie Masters; daughter, Diane Hanes, grandson, Richie Bovard, great-grandson, Tucker Wallis; sisters, Elouise Hudson and Louise Bates; brother, Johnny K. Masters.

Friends may visit with the family on Friday, July 14, 2023 at McDonald Memorial Baptist Church in Jonesboro from 9:15 AM until 11:00 AM.  The funeral service will begin at 11:00 AM with Bro. Randy Dark, officiating.  Burial will be in the McDonald Cemetery under the direction of Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home of Jonesboro.

Serving as pallbearers will be Will Wallis, Jeremy Garrett, Jonathan Garrett, Easton Garrett, Matt Garrett and Levi Roberts.  Honorary Pallbearers will be Greg Wallis, Stephen Garrett, Scott Garrett and Todd Garrett