Lulu Street Obituary

Lulu Belle Street

September 5, 1940 -

October 2, 2025

"If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land." 2 Chronicles 7:14

Lula Belle Street, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, entered the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday October 2, 2025. She was born on September 5, 1940, in the Carden's Bluff area to her parents James Albert and Rhoda Nell (Pierce) Smith who preceded her in death. Lula Belle was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Richard Street, brother Erby "Bud" Smith, sisters Beu-lah Aldridge, Shirley Whitehead, and Gail Hodges, sisters-in-law Doris Smith and Joyce Senesi, and brothers-in-law Monty Aldridge, Dino Senesi, Wayne Jones and Harold Street.

She is survived by her children: Joe Street (Kristi), Jan Back (Greg), and Jill Marks (Jerry). Grandchildren: Jacob Street, Landen Street, Weston Street, Beth McClain (Adam), Jude Hickman and fiancée Kaitlyn, Nicholas Kennedy, Vanessa Kennedy, and Olivia Marks. Also, one precious great-granddaughter Paisley McClain. She is also survived by her brothers Jack Smith (Edna), and James "Tip" Smith, as well as in-laws Russ Hodges, Terry Whitehead, Sandra Street, and Roberta Jones. Many nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family also cherish her memory.

Lula Belle lived her life with a faith that was as steady as it was deep. She was a member of Sally Cove Creek Community Church. Lula Belle also held a special place for Pearce's Chapel Freewill Baptist Church and Little Doe Freewill Baptist Church where she joyfully studied and shared Scripture. Her tremendous knowledge of the Bible and her excitement to teach it inspired everyone who knew her. She not only read and studied the Word, she lived it daily.

She graduated from Hampton High School in 1958. She was also a graduate of Northeastern Bible College and Mercer Hospital College of Nursing, she combined her love for God's Word with her passion for nursing and teaching. As a Registered Nurse, she served with compassion at Carter County Memorial Hospital, as a Carter County School Nurse, as a teacher at Tennessee College of Applied Technology and as a teacher of continuing education for nursing homes, and assisted living centers across the area. She later volunteered as a Chaplain with Ballad Health and with the No Veteran Dies Alone program at the VA Medical Center, always offering love, encouragement, and Christ-centered comfort to others.

Yet, of all her callings, her greatest joy was being a mother and "Meme." Lula Belle poured her heart into her family, raising her children in the faith and surrounding her grandchildren with unconditional love. She taught by example, showing them what it meant to walk with Jesus through her kindness, her gentle strength, and her servant's heart.