Mrs. Lorene Harris Smiley began life's journey on December 1, 1937, in Hayden, Alabama. She was born to Mr. Tolman Harris and Mrs. Irene Murphy Harris.Lorene Harris Smiley accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age. She then joined Liberty Church of God and later, began fellowship with Word of Faith Deliverance Temple.She joined in Holy union to Jerrias C. Smiley on September 13, 1959. Through this union, they brought into the world six wonderful lives.On May 8, 2020, God called her to take her rest. She was blessed to live a full and fruitful life.She was preceded in death by her mother, Mrs. Irene Murphy Harris; father, Tolman Harris; twin sisters, Louise Gilbert and Lucille Hill; brother, Tolman Harris, Jr.; and son, Nathaniel Smiley.Memories of Lorene Harris Smiley will be forever cherished in the hearts of a devoted husband of 60 years, Jerrias C. Smiley; her children, Gracie (James) Farmer, Candace (Carlton) Finley, Warren (Rose) Smiley, Trodessa Smiley, Melinda (Dennis) Jemison; half sisters, Virginia Calhoun, Edna Faye (Johnny) Perrin, Rosie Harris, Ornetta Murphy; half brothers, Lonnie (Deborah) Harris, Steve Harris, James L. Harris; 13 grands; nine great-grands; host of nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws, church family and friends
Events
VisitationMay 15, 2020, 12:00 pm
May 15, 2020, 7:00 pm
Poole's Funeral Chapels
1501 7th Avenue, North
Birmingham, AL 35203
Email: wecare@poolefuneralchapel.com
Phone: (205) 322-5574
Lying in ReposeMay 16, 2020, 11:00 am
May 16, 2020, 12:00 pm
Liberty Church of God Cathedral
1109 Old Hayden Road
Warrior, AL 35180
Phone: 205-647-3933
ServiceMay 16, 2020, 12:00 pm
May 16, 2020, 12:00 am
Liberty Church of God Cathedral
1109 Old Hayden Road
Warrior, AL 35180
Phone: 205-647-3933
Final Resting PlaceBethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery
Hayden, AL 35079
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