Arloa I. Smith, age 86, of Stockbridge, MI, passed away on March 16, 2023 at Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice Home in Jackson, MI. Arloa was born on May 19, 1936 in White Oak Township, MI to Clinton Asa and Lucille Grace (Marsh) Proctor.
She had lived in the Stockbridge area all of her life. She was a life member of the Millville United Methodist Church and was well known around town, working for Abbott & Fillmore for over 40 years. She was an avid MSU fan and enjoyed working in her garden, growing the most beautiful flowers. She also loved taking care of her family, cooking and baking for them.
On July 14, 1957, she married the love of her life, Mark I. Smith, at her parent's home in Millville, and he survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Deborah (Jeff) Shepard of Jackson; sister, Cloteal Maclaren of Florida, brother, Clinton (JoAnn) Proctor of Jackson, sister-in-law, Dorothy Proctor of Stockbridge; two grandchildren, Brittany (Milian) Cordero and Alexandra (Christopher) Davis, and two great-grandchildren, Enzo and Emory; along with several nieces and nephews, who fondly knew her as Aunt Lolo. She was preceded in death by her brother, Hilbert Proctor.
A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, April 14, 2023, 11:00 a.m., at Millville United Methodist Church with Pastor Rhonda Osterman officiating.
The family will receive friends at the church on Friday from 10-11 a.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to Millville United Methodist Church-UMW.
