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About Lorraine Gardner Fuller Smith
In Loving Memory of Lorraine Gardner Fuller Smith
December 2, 1934 – December 16, 2025
With hearts full of love and gratitude, we remember Lorraine Gardner Fuller Smith, who passed peacefully on December 16, 2025, at the age of 91, surrounded by her loving family.
Lorraine was born on December 2, 1934, in Woodruff, Arizona, to Melvin and Inez Gardner. From an early age, she shared her many gifts generously with others. She was an accomplished pianist and organist who served faithfully for decades in her church, blessing countless lives through her music. She was also a gifted artist, especially known for her beautiful oil paintings, which reflected her creativity and gentle spirit. Lorraine loved to read and had a remarkable ability to make everyone feel special.
A devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Lorraine served throughout her life in many callings, including Relief Society President. Her faith was a guiding light, and she lived it with quiet devotion, kindness, and love.
In 1952, Lorraine married the love of her life, Donald James Fuller, in the St. George Utah Temple. Together, they raised seven children and built a home filled with faith, service, and enduring love. After Donald’s passing in 2003, she later married Lloyd Smith in 2005 after meeting while serving in the Mesa Arizona Temple. They shared many cherished years together until Lloyd’s passing in 2017.
Lorraine is survived by her children: Alan (Liane) Fuller, Christine Fuller Jones, Clare (Jill) Fuller, Lonnie (Peggy) Fuller, Alexandra Talbot, Lorraina Knighton, and Barry (Lacey) Fuller; her brothers Melvin E. Gardner, Larry Gardner, and Carwin Gardner; and a legacy of love through 30 grandchildren, 56 great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Melvin and Inez Gardner; her husbands, Donald Fuller and Lloyd Smith; her sister, Zina Lois Rogers; and her son-in-law, Arvon Jones.
Viewing: Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at 10:00 AM
Funeral Service: Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at 11:00 AM
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints • 2549 N. 32nd St., Mesa, AZ 85213
All who knew and loved Lorraine are warmly invited to attend and celebrate a life filled with enduring faith, creativity, and service.
Arrangements by Bunker’s University Chapel, www.bunkerfuneral.com. Should this obituary appear anywhere but bunkerfuneral.com, please check our website for accurate details and service information.
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Gordon and Susan Porter family
When we moved to Arizona from Utah in 1990 we met Don and Lorraine and their family and became best friends and then Don and his son in law began working with our company Trend Homes of Arizona.
We enjoyed many memorable trips with Don and Lorraine to their mountain cabin in Pine. Most memorable was a trip to Bermuda. They made our transition from Utah to Arizona very smooth. We will remember Lorraine’s many talents and especially her talent on the organ. She invited me, Susan, to join her in playing an organ and piano duet for the Easter prelude for a couple of years.
She was an elegant lady and we were privileged to know and love her.