Final weekend, the poker world realized that Lori Geer Smith (March 12, 1959 – November 7, 2024) handed away from most cancers at her residence in Chico, Texas.
Lupe Soto, founding father of the Ladies in Poker Corridor of Fame, shared the information on the Girls Worldwide Poker Collection (LIPS) web page:
“Heaven has gained an angel… Lori Geer Smith who’s a pal to so a lot of our poker sisterhood has handed and we’ll miss her deeply. Our hearts are hurting however none greater than her candy household. Our prayers and love are with all of them. Fly excessive Lori… seat open.”
Smith had $50,149 in lifetime earnings courting again to 2010 in response to the Hendon Mob, which included a career-high $10,449 for ending ninth within the 2013 Choctaw Fall Poker Traditional $1,100 Championship Occasion.
Smith’s obituary said: “Lori married Ronnie Smith on July 1, 1981. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church, the Ed Henry Stewart Charitable Basis, and the Ladies’s Poker Affiliation. Lori loved touring along with her husband on cruises. However most of all Lori (Marmie) beloved spending time along with her household and associates. She will likely be significantly missed.
“These left behind to cherish her reminiscence are her husband, Ronnie Smith; sons, Ronnie Jim Smith and spouse Hillary of Denton, Texas, and Griffin Smith and spouse Whitney of Runaway Bay, Texas; grandchildren, Pake and spouse Libby , Paxsen and Kaydence, Grayson, Hayden, Sean, Ian, Brandon, and Nathan; nice grandchild Cohen; siblings, Kristie Williamson and Tobin Scott Geer and spouse Jennifer; together with many prolonged household and associates.”
Nearly instantly poker gamers have been fast to recollect Smith.
Leslie Grodin shared: “That is breaking my coronary heart. Lori was the kindest soul and at all times loved every time we obtained to attach, in particular person or on chat. She was so supportive of this group and i do know i’ll miss her. A lot love and help to all you girls who knew and beloved her and particularly to her household.”
“Right now heaven obtained one of many good ones Lori Geer Smith. I’m so [heartbroken] to listen to this,” wrote Rebecca Scales. “She was so form to me and guarded me from some girls who weren’t so form developing.”
Liz Huey provided: “I’m actually so so unhappy. Lori was so tremendous good and at all times helped her family and friends. She was one of many very first ladies I ever performed reside poker with. She will likely be deeply missed.”
Terry Constantino remembered: “Such a candy soul. She graciously assumed my position as treasurer for WPA, turning into solely the 2nd particular person to take action. Unsure what number of occasions I thanked her. Lori, thanks one final time.”
A visitation was held Monday, November 11, 2024, on the Bible Baptist Church in Jacksboro, Texas and Smith was laid to relaxation at Oakwood Cemetery. PokerNews joins these providing condolences to the family and friends of Lori Geer Smith.
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