Loena Wheat Smith, 93, Louisville, formerly of San Diego,California and Lawrenceburg, passed away Monday, July 13, 2015 at the Eastern Star Home, Louisville, KY. Born August 26, 1921 in Anderson County, KY, she was the daughter of the late William Porter and Antoinette Vivian Brawner Wheat. Also, preceding her in death is her brother Major W. Wheat, Sr. and his wife Mildred Burn Wheat.

A registered nurse, Ms. Smith served as a Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Navy during W.W. II. She was a member of the Waddy Christian Church and the Order of the Eastern Star, Hamilton Chapter #293.

She is survived by two nephews, Major W. (Sherry) Wheat, Jr. of Crestwood, and Kenneth (Judy) Wheat of Louisville; and a niece, Catherine (J.T.) Shelton of Lawrenceburg.

Funeral services will be 11 am Thursday, July 16th at Ritchie & Peach Funeral Home with Pastor Troy Shelton officiating. Burial will follow in the Sand Spring Cemetery with military honors. Visitation will be 9 – 11 am Thursday.

Memorials are suggested to Gideon's International, Anderson Co. Camp, P.O. Box 61, Lawrenceburg, KY 40342.