Lela Smith, 93, of Blanchester, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 25, 2018. Born February 1, 1925 in Cincinnati, Ohio, daughter of Daniel and Annabelle Bowman. She was the beloved mother of Linda (John) Miano, David (Libby) Smith, and Monty (Donna) Smith; loving grandmother of 8; great-grandmother of 14. Along with her parents, Lela was preceded in death by her husband Clair Smith and a grandchild. A funeral service will be held at 12pm on Thursday, November 1, 2018 at the Blanchester Church of Nazarene, 10451 OH-28, Blanchester, OH 45107, where friends will be received from 11am until the time of service. Interment will be held at Reading Cemetery, Cincinnati, Ohio. Funeral Home: Tufts Schildmeyer Family Funeral Home & Cremation Center - Blanchester 120 W. Main St. Blanchester, OH US 45107