Lou Ann Danner

Lou Ann Smith Danner, age 84 of Asheboro, NC, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. 

Lou Ann was born on January 14, 1940, in Springfield, Illinois to Frances Wood and Samuel D. Smith. She was an active member of several bowling leagues and loved to sing in the Zoopendous Chorus. For several years, she was a dedicated Avon Representative and had a passion for quilting. Lou Ann deeply loved her children and cherished the family animals. She was a proud member of the Meadowbrook Road Church of Christ and took great pride in her role as a grandmother. Additionally, Lou Ann was a part of the American Business Women’s Association (ABWA). 

Lou Ann is predeceased by her parents, Samuel Smith and Frances Wood, and her husband, Donald Danner, to whom she was married for 61 years. 

She is survived by her daughters, Amy R. Danner (Tony) of Randleman, and Kimberly D. Landrum (Jeff) of Sunset Beach; her son, Troy D. Danner (Deanna) of Asheboro; and her beloved grandchildren, Katherine Ann, Brook Erin, Natalie Danner, and Caroline Danner.

The family will receive friends Saturday, July 27, 2024 from 1:00-2:30 pm at Pugh Funeral Home, 437 Sunset Ave., Asheboro. Graveside services will follow at 3:00 pm in New Hope Memorial Gardens with Chandler Francis officiating. 

The family request memorial contributions be made to Meadowbrook Road Church of Christ, 631 Meadowbrook Rd., Asheboro, NC 27203.