Lea Ann Smithey Obituary
The world bids farewell to Lea Ann Smithey of Caraway, Arkansas, departing on April 12, 2025 at the age of 65. Lea Ann leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Lea Ann Smithey to show support.
She was predeceased by: her father Calvin Jackson; her husband Johnny D. Smithey; her son Terrence Wayne Wallace; and her grandparents, Audrey, Mary Lou Hoskins Marshall, Roe and Lillie Irene Hicks Jackson.
She is survived by: her mother Patricia Jackson (Marshall) of Caraway, AR; her children, Ashley Elinburg (John) of Monette, AR, Wes Wallace (Kasy) of Caraway, AR, Clinton Wallace (Ashtin) of Grubbs, AR, Geri Lynn Bishop (Danny) of Wilson, AR and Skipper Smithey (Vicky) of Wilson, AR.; her grandchildren, Asher Elinburg, Austin Elinburg, Kiefer Elinburg, Lucas Elinburg, Gabriella Lea Ann Elinburg, Madison Wallace, Payton Wallace, Harper Rhea Wallace, Hadley Ann Wallace, Hudson Wallace, Della Rai, Creed Barker, Chase, Cole Cates, Kason Rhodes, Ethan Parish, Brantlee Bishop, Matt Smithey and Gracie Smithey; and her siblings, Robin Haddock (Keith) of Caraway, AR and Rodney Jackson (Jennifer) of Lake City, AR. She is also survived by several aunts, uncles, and numerous cousins and friends.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 15th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Emerson Memorial Chapel (1629 E Nettleton Ave, Jonesboro, AR 72401). A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, April 16th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the same location. A burial will be held on Wednesday, April 16th 2025 at the Monette Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family has asked to please consider donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or NEA Baptist Charitable Foundation.
