Mickie Lynn (Smith) Lacer

IN MEMORY OF: Mickie Lynn (Smith) Lacer Serving Location: CRAIN FUNERAL HOME – ANNA 135 West Vienna Street, Anna, Illinois Mickie Lynn (Smith) Lacer, of Vienna, passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. She was born January 6, 1970 to Gene and Donna (Johnson) Smith at St. Mary’s Hospital in Kankakee, Illinois. Mickie was a member of Anna Heights Baptist Church in Anna, Illinois and she truly loved her church home. Mickie had received her Associates Degree in Nursing and was a Registered Nurse (Advanced Acute Dialysis) with DaVita. She was Passionate about her work with DaVita. Mickie was an intense animal lover with a huge heart for all types of animals and had numerous fur babies over the years. But, the most dearest would be her long haired Chihuahua named Matari. Survivors include her husband, Gregory Lacer, Sr. of Vienna, IL; father, Gene Smith and stepmother, Carolyn Smith Of Manteno, IL; Step-children, Melissa (Cheyenne) Craft-Lacer of Savannah, GA, Jessica Ginnie (Shawn) Kyle of Orlando, FL, Gregory Lacer, Jr. of Colorado Springs, CO, Jordan Lacer of Philadelphia, PA, and Marcella Lacer of Orlando, FL; sisters, Kim (Don) Canada of Metropolis, IL, Darla (Phil) Michel of Elizabethtown, IL, and Christina (Rich) Samuelson of Bourbonnais, IL; stepsisters, Debra (Gary) Gullquist of Manteno, IL, Carol (David) Hoffman of St. Anne, IL; Greg’s parents Dwight and Linda Gill; and many nieces and nephews. She will be remembered by her BFF, Julie Palmateer. Along with her mother, Donna (Johnson) Mester, she was preceded in death by her stepfather, Robert “Bob” Mester; brother, Guy Smith; niece, Misty Fritz; and stepsister, Tammy Gholson. Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 12:00 PM at Anna Heights Baptist Church in Anna with Rev. Darryl Williams officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:30 AM until the time of service at the church. Inurnment will be held at a later date at Elmwood Cemetery in Manteno, Illinois. Flowers are welcome, but those who prefer to make a memorial contribution may do so to Project Hope (Animal Rescue), 1698 W. 10th St., Metropolis, IL 62960. The cremation of Mickie Lynn (Smith) Lacer will be personally handled by the staff of Crain Funeral Home. Crain Funeral Home, Anna, Illinois is in charge of funeral arrangements.

Mickie Lynn (Smith) Lacer

January 6, 1970 - December 14, 2024