Lois "Lee" Abner (nee Smith), age 95, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2019. She was born March 23, 1924 in Centertown, Kentucky, the daughter of Roseanna (Phillips) and James Smith. At 18 Lee went to work at a steel mill in Evansville, Indiana and became a welder. She really liked to work, but gave it up to become a homemaker when she married her husband at 21. Lee enjoyed spending time with her family and also loved her dogs. As she had many throughout the years. She was a deeply religious woman and a member of the Whiting Baptist Church for many years. Lee will truly be missed by all who knew and loved her.

She is survived by her daughter in law, Tina (Miller) Abner of Valparaiso, IN; two grandchildren: Kim Abner and Michael A. Abner both of Valparaiso, IN as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tom Abner and her son, Michael L. Abner.

Funeral Services will take place on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 11:00 a.m. at LaHayne Funeral Home (6955 Southeastern Ave. Hammond, IN) Pastor William Hall Officiating. Interment at Memory Lane Cemetery. Friends are invited to visit with the family on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 form 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. for more information please call 219.845.3600.