Donna Lu Smith

Donna Lu Westmoreland Smith passed away July 28, 2018, at Brookdale Lake Brazos, Waco, Texas. The Graveside Service will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, August 2, at Oakwood Cemetery with Rev. Ron Durham officiating. Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 1, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. Donna Lu was born July 25, 1931, in Waco, to John and Allyne Westmoreland. She graduated from Baylor University May, 1952. Among many things, Donna was a Baylor Beauty and a member of Alpha Omega Sorority. She met Brant her senior at Baylor, and they were married within two months of graduation, on her birthday, July 25, 1952. Donna was a woman of many talents! She was a teacher, caterer, seamstress, decorator and co-owner of Bunny Run Creations. After retiring, Donna enjoyed teaching sewing and English for the Neighbors International Program at Columbus Avenue Baptist Church. She enjoyed being a member of the Harston Study Club of Waco. She also enjoyed traveling with her husband. She was preceded in death by her parents; and son, Brant L. Smith, III. Survivors include her husband of 66 years, Brant L. Smith, Jr.; daughter and son-in-law, Celia & Thomas Ridley, of Tyler; sister and brother-in-law, Cecile and D.T. Leggott, of Waco; granddaughters, Christin Shilling and husband, Derek, of Tyler, Kimberly Menge and husband, Clark, of Austin, Lauren Shoffner and husband, Jason, of Tyler, and Sarah Ridley and Brett Barr of Austin; grandson, Justin Price of Dallas; great grandchildren, Sullivan, William, Ridley Kate & Cooper; cousin and dear friends, Ann & Stacy Cooke; and numerous nieces and nephews. Brant & Celia would like to thank the wonderful people at Brookdale Lake Brazos and Providence Hospice for all the loving care they provided Donna. The family invites you to leave a message or memory in our “Tribute Wall” at www.WHBfamily.com.