Eddie Mae Smith Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Eddie Mae Smith (Waukegan, Illinois), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on May 24, 2024 at the age of 90. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Georgia Jones and Eddie Smith; and her children, William Merritt (Billy) and Marita Smith. She is survived by: her children, David Miles Merritt of Indianapolis, IN, Edward Earl Smith of Pleasant Prairie, WI, Pamela Denise Springs of Houston, TX, Kenneth Neil Smith of Birmingham, AL, Keith Allen Smith (Roxanne) of Aliso Viejo, CA, Robert Leon Jones of North Chicago, IL and Linda Fay Jones of Beach Park, IL.; her grandchildren, Loyale Ivory, Keyshia Smith, La'Shih'Williams, Ja'Tonya Wade, Xavier Thomas, Bruce Campbell, Shannon Springs, Willette Thompson, Kevon Smith, Brianna Smith, Kenneth Smith, Keanna Washington, Akira Pittman, Malcolm Johnson, Keith Smith Jr., Charlie Smith and Bianca Merritt; her great grandchildren, Dejuan Mayfield Jr., DeZerrion Mayfield, DreShaun Mayfield, DeMari Mayfield, Keyonni Mayfield, Felicia Ivory, Toyia Ivory, Elijah Smith, La'Nijah Williams, JaLeyah Shepard, JaNiyah Shepard, Najhi Henry, Jeremih Henry, Miyonnah Hooker, Iyana Thomas, Milan Springs, Kadon Smith, Kamari Smith, Kai Springer, Sage Matthews, Jayden Washington, Ja'Kai Washington, Kash Washington, Ariyah Johnson, Grayson Johnson, Laleona Strozier, Timothy Strozier and Elijah Strozier; her sons, Gerald "Jerry" Jones, Dallas Nash and John Smith; and her grandson Dejuan Mayfield Sr..
