She leaves to cherish her beautiful memory her stepmother: Nellie Smith (Daytona); devoted niece and caregiver: Linda Mells; the children that she helped to raise: Douglas Smith lll (Jazz), Tyesha Smith, Lakecia Douglas and Thaddeus Smith, Jr.; siblings: Fred Smith, Alicia Smith and Barbara Smith and Donnie Smith; nephews: Robert Smith, Doreen Williams and Brenda Reed; devoted friends: Jimmye Vereen and Henrietta Turner; long time neighbor and friend: Aretha Scrivens; goddaughter: Brandi Larson, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and sorrowing friends.
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