Frances Laverne Smothers's obituary , Passed away on November 19, 2024 in Fort Wayne, Indiana

Frances Laverne Smothers

October 5, 1929 - November 19, 2024 (95 years old)

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Frances Laverne Smothers's obituary , Passed away on November 19, 2024 in Fort Wayne, Indiana

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Nelson Memorial Gardens Inc

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Frances Laverne Smothers

October 5, 1929 - November 19, 2024 (95 years old)

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Frances Laverne Smothers Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Frances Laverne Smothers of Fort Wayne, Indiana, whose life came to an end on November 19, 2024 at the age of 95, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Peter Cooper and Ada Todd Cooper; her husband George W. Smothers; her brother Oliver Bure; her children, Omar Shabazz and Millicent Wilson; and her grandchildren, Jason Berry and Jasmine Crosby.

She is survived by: her sons, Milburn Bure and Minister Henry White (Beverly); her niece Janice Richardson; her grandchildren, Danielle Bates, Shawn Felix of Fort Wayne, IN., Santario Simpson of Fort Wayne, IN., Shantelle Simpson of Fort Wayne, IN. and James Lacey of San Diego, CA.; and her friend Frances Milan. She is also survived by 14 great-grandchildren, 8 great-great grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Monday, November 25th 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Pilgrim Baptist Church (1331 Gay St, Fort Wayne, IN 46803). A funeral service will be held on Monday, November 25th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the same location.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Nelson Memorial Gardens Inc



Mon

Nov 25

Visitation

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Pilgrim Baptist Church
1331 Gay St, Fort Wayne, IN 46803

Mon

Nov 25

Funeral service

11:00 AM

Pilgrim Baptist Church
1331 Gay St, Fort Wayne, IN 46803

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