Lois Jean Smith, age 89, of White Springs, FL. passed away Friday, January 17, 2014 at Haven Hospice in Lake City, FL.

Graveside services were held Sunday, January 19, 2014 at Evergreen Cemetery in Jasper, FL.

Lois was born in Adrian, Michigan on October 14, 1924 to the late Burt Eugene Wheeler and his wife Mildred Morgan Wheeler. Ms. Smith was raised during hard times and learned to work hard for what she needed and wanted. Education was a primary goal late in her life. She worked as a beautician, school bus driver and in the school cafeteria to complete her high school education and college degree. Thinking she could do more to make a difference in some child's life, she went on to earn her degree in special education and retired after many years of teaching from Greenwood School. Ms. Smith was predeceased by her parents, her husband's Leonard McKey Platt and Frank L. Smith; a son, Phillip E. Platt and a grandson, Matthew L. Platt.

Survivors include two sons, Joseph Platt and his wife Pamela of Jacksonville, FL. and Frank "Butch" Smith of White Springs, FL.; one daughter, Mildred R. Pound and her husband Frank of White Springs, FL.; a daughter-in-law, Janiece Platt of Athens, GA.; one sister, Doris McCumber, Gainesville, GA.; eight grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren and one great, great grandchild on the way.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Haven Hospice, 6037 West U.S. Hwy 90, Lake City, FL. 32055