Bessie Smith Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Bessie Smith of Centralia, Illinois, who passed away on July 11, 2023, at the age of 84, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Bessie Smith to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John Deley and Bertha Deley (Drokos); her husband Leroy Smith; and her parents-in-law, Charles and Wilma Smith.
She is survived by: her children, Steve Smith of Sandoval and Kristi Garnier (Rod) of Centralia; her grandchildren, Macey Smith, Matthew Garnier and Andrew Garnier; her sister Kathy Connaway; her brother-in-law Butch Smith (Karon); and her pet Nicky. She is also survived by many cousins, nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.
Memorials may be made in Bessie's honor to Six Lemons.
