Smith, Lillian M. Age 79 Of Bennington, NE. Survived by her sons Mike of Fremont, NE; and Randy (Tami) of Arlington, NE; grandchildren, Kyle (Sara) Smith, and their children Kaden and Kali; Cassandra (Kevin) Pinkelman, and their son Carter; Kelsey (William) May and their son William; Andrew (Kayla) Smith and their daughter Madisyn and McKenzie Smith her daughter Ariella. Gathering with the family Thursday, 3-7pm, at Hadan-Golden-Reichmuth Mortuary. Private inurnment. Condolences to www.reichmuthfuneralhomes.com. Hadan-Golden-Reichmuth Mortuary Bennington, NE | 402-238-2291

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Lillian Margaret Paasch Smith was born on September 26, 1940 in Omaha, Nebraska to Herman and Margaret (Wiese) Paasch. She grew up on the family farm near Bennington, Nebraska, attending local schools and graduating from Bennington High School in 1957. As a young girl, Lillian was involved in farm life and active as a cheerleader in school.

Lillian married Larry Smith on February 14, 1958. They were blessed with two sons: Mike and Randy. Lillian and Larry have made their home in Bennington.

Lillian worked at the Bank of Bennington for 46 years, holding many positions during that time. She was always a smiling, helpful face for the bank. She was a loving, caring woman with a passion for her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Lillian was devoted to her grandchildren and great grandchildren, she loved to attend their activities.

Lillian passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2019 at Hospice House in Omaha, Nebraska. She was preceded in death by her parents Herman and Margaret, husband Larry and sisters Diane and Elvera; Lillian is survived by her sons Mike of Fremont, Nebraska and Randy (Tami) of Arlington, Nebraska. Grandchildren Kyle (Sara) Smith and their children Kaden and Kali; Cassandra (Kevin ) Pinkelman and their son Carter; Kelsey (William) May and their son William; Andrew (Kayla) Smith and their daughter Madisyn and McKenzie Smith her daughter Ariella.

Thanks to Special friend Tom Wiese for his unwavering dedication to Lillian Smith and family.

~~~ Obituary courtesy of the Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings on file in the Blair Public Library at Blair, Nebraska.~~~