Rosa Lee Love Smith
December 27, 2018
Rosa Lee Love Smith
92, retired secretary for the Wichita Police Department, passed away Thursday, December 27, 2018. Rosary, 7 p.m., Wednesday, January 2; Funeral Mass, 11 a.m., Thursday, January 3, both at Christ the King Catholic Church. Preceded in death by her parents, Charley and Tracy Love; husband, William J. “Bill” Smith; 3 sisters and 2 brothers; son, Chuck Smith; grandsons, Eric David Smith and Reuben Lohkamp; son-in-law, Paul Cleveland. Survivors: daughters, Cindy Lohkamp, Cheri (Bill) Jones, Criss (Craig Caldwell) Smith; son, Cecil Smith; 10 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Memorials established with Christ the King Catholic Church, 4411 W. Maple, Wichita, KS 67209; Charles C. “Chuck” Smith Memorial Seminary Burse, c/o Catholic Diocese of Wichita, 424 N. Broadway, Wichita, KS 67202 and Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, 313 S. Market, Wichita, KS 67202. Downing & Lahey Mortuary West.
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I first met Rosa Lee working at the Wichita Police Department. She was a wonderful woman and was one of the most pleasant people working there. I always enjoyed visiting with her and looking at her rock collection. She was highly respected and I hope Im good enough to see her again someday.
Rosa Lee was such a special lady. She reminded me a lot of my own mother. A mother who nurtured and loved her children all her life. She helped her children become the fine people they are today. She always had a smile on her face when she came into the pharmacy. I always enjoyed talking to her. When I asked her how her children were, she would smile and tell me what each one was doing. The loss of her son Chuck was difficult for her. But her strong faith seemed to give her some comfort. Im sure God will welcome her into his kingdom with open arms. I am so thankful I had the honor and privilege of providing her and Bills medications over the years. And occasionally seeing her daughter Chris to remind each other of our days at Christ the King grade school. May God bring peace and comfort to all of you during your time of grief.
Sincerely,
Gary L. Hand
Preston Socora Pharmacy
The Luce family is so sorry hear to about Rosa Lees passing. All the Smiths were great neighbors. Now to have no one there it will be different. Our love and prayers go out to you all.
Rosa was such a special lady. Grew up playing with her kids next door. Always took time to say hi when we came to see my folks. Shell be missed.
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.