Ophelia Jackson Smith Obituary
In loving memory of Ophelia Jackson Smith of Marrero, Louisiana, born in Waterproof, Louisiana, who departed this world on July 1, 2024 at the age of 85. Ophelia Jackson leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her husband James C. "Smitty" Smith, Jr.; her son Kevin D. Smith; her parents, Phillip Jackson, Sr. and Ida Phipps Jackson; her siblings, Claudia B. Harris, Barbara Christophe, Rev. Paul Jones, Sr., Phillip Jackson, Jr., Ulysses, James and Eddie Hudson; and her godparents, Ike and Ella Mary Hunter.
She is survived by: her children, Kimberly L. Smith and Kent A. Smith (Kisha); her grandchildren, Anissa C. Smith-Thompson, Adrian J. Smith-Thompson (Lauren Cooper), Madison A. Smith, Dominic Daniels, Lauren Forte and Chandler Gaudin; her children, Dr. Keithen Jones, Willie J. Harris, Jr., Melvin R. Taylor, Andrea H. Scott, Monette E. Smith, Adrienne R. Harris, Alva McPherson and Eveline Lestrick; her siblings, Mary D. Collins of Sacramento, CA and Charles Jackson Sr.; and her close friends, Louana Hill, Amanda Johnson, Cynthia Davis, John Allen and Rev. Miles Jenkins. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, other family and friends.
