Lori Ellen Smith Leslie, 55, died on January 22, 2020 at her home in Pendleton, SC. She was born in Winston-Salem, NC on October 16, 1963. She was the daughter of Otha C. Smith and the late Janet Dickerson Smith and the widow of William Leslie, Jr. She attended Chapman High School in Inman, SC and Greenville Technical College. Lori was a talented stained glass artist and avid gardener.
In addition to her mom and husband, Bill, she was predeceased by a multitude of pets that she had rescued over the years from various predicaments to give a good home and all her love. If there is such a thing as the “Rainbow Bridge”, a crowd of cats and dogs will be waiting to welcome her with love and gratitude.
Survivors include her father, Otha C. Smith of Kernersville, NC; sisters, Susan (Terry) Kercher of Inman, SC and Janet (Ralph) Lawson of Union, SC; and a brother, Dennis (Theresa) Smith of Coyote, NM; nieces and nephews, Tae (Ashley) Burns, Luke Smith, Jacob (Kimberly) Smith, Bailey (Jarrett) Israel, Julia Smith, Trey Lawson and Bess Lawson; and great-nephews, Jackson and Benjamin Israel.
Memorial services will be a private family service held at a later date.
Memorials may be given to any animal rescue organization of your choice.