Lula Florence Eller

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Lula Eller Smith, age 89, of Banner Elk, NC passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2019, at Life Care Center in Banner Elk, NC.

She was born on March 22, 1930, in Avery County, NC, the 12th out of 13 children of the late Eugene Eller and the late Julia Trivette Eller. Lula worked for Glen Raven Mills and retired from Cannon Memorial Hospital, where she served as the Laundry Supervisor.

She was a longtime member of the Arbor Dale Presbyterian Church. Lula was a loving and kind woman who welcomed anyone, whether stranger, friend or family, into her home. In the true fashion of a Southern lady, no one ever left her home without either having or being offered a drink or eating a meal.

She was the matriarch of both the Eller family and the Smith family. Lula's family was very important to her and she loved everyone, with no exceptions. One of the highlights of her year was the annual Eller Family Reunion.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her Husband: Frank Melvin Smith, Sr.; six Sisters: Kate Brewer, Mary Smith, Grace Goodwin, Margaret Thompson, Rachel Garner, Betty Jo Puckett; six Brothers: Cecil Eller, Gene Eller, Dean Eller, Pat Eller, Roland "Dutch" Eller, Carl Eller.

Lula leaves behind to cherish her memory her Son: Frankie (Peggy) Smith, Jr. of Banner Elk, NC; Granddaughter: Wendy Smith of Banner Elk, NC; Grandson: Rusty (Dr. Mahmoud Saleh) Smith of Charlottesville, Va.; Grandson: David (Marcie) Smith of Newland, NC; Great-Grandson: Carter Smith of Newland, NC; Great-Grandson: Kaden Smith of Newland, NC; Granddaughter: Lizzie McLaughlin of Charlotte.

Funeral services for Lula Eller Smith will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15, 2019, at the Arbor Dale Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Tee Gatewood officiating. Interment will follow in the Pappy Will Smith Family Cemetery.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

The family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to their church families at Arbor Dale Presbyterian and Mount Calvary Baptist for the loving support and concern. To Janet Trammel and Carol Smith for being there with Lula during her final moments and to the staff of Life Care Center for the wonderful love and care they provided.

Lula married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Living

Eugene married Julia Belle Trivette about 1914 in North Carolina, , , . Julia (daughter of Wiley Trivette and Mary Elvira Harmon) was born on 22 Aug 1887 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 19 Sep 1949 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Newland Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Benjamin married Annie Rachel Stout about 1890. Annie (daughter of James Miles Stout and Laura Ann Regina Hayes) was born on 5 Aug 1874 in Wilkes County, , , North Carolina; died on 11 May 1937 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Eller Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Wiley married Mary Elvira Harmon about 1880 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Mary (daughter of Eli George Washington Harmon and Susan Elizabeth Yelton) was born on 22 Dec 1865 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 20 Apr 1941 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Trivett Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Henry married Martha "Patsy" Huffman about 1856 in Wilkes County, , , North Carolina. Martha was born on 9 Dec 1836 in Wilkes County, , , North Carolina; died on 5 Jan 1929 in Wilkes County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Mount Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery, , Wilkes County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Laura Ann Regina Hayes about 1875 in Wilkes County, , , North Carolina. Laura was born on 22 Jun 1856 in Wilkes County, , , North Carolina; died on 16 May 1923 in Wilkes County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Arbor Grove Methodist Church Cemetery, , Wilkes County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lazarus married Mary Ann Greer about 1855 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Mary was born in Jun 1831 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 8 Nov 1913 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Norris Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Eli married Susan Elizabeth Yelton about 1855 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Susan was born on 27 May 1837 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 29 Mar 1892; was buried in Zion Hill Baptist Church Cemetery, , Watauga County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]