Roxie Jean Ruff Smith Obituary

We bid farewell to Roxie Jean Ruff Smith of Plantersville, Mississippi, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on August 23, 2024 at the age of 75. Roxie Jean Ruff touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. 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, James O. Ruff, Sr. and Hazel Mae Ruff; her brother James "Buddy" O. Ruff, Jr.; and her grandparents, Haze Marion, Fannie Lou Partlow, Mark Ruff and Zelma Ruff.

She is survived by: her husband James "Chopper" L. Smith; her daughters, Nicole Smith of Plantersville, MS and Brandy Smith of Plantersville, MS; her granddaughter Taylor Babbitt of Plantersville, MS; her nephew Corey Malorey of Belden, MS; her mother-in-law Addie Mae Butler Smith of Metairie, LA; her aunts, Robbie Schumpert of New Castle, DE and Mabel Marion of Plantersville, MS; her siblings-in-law, Mary Helen Love Ruff of Atlanta, GA, Delphine Remm of Milwaukee, WI, Pauline Smith of Harahan, LA, Jennifer Matthews of Moss Point, MS, Brenda Kay Cadaro of Kenner, LA, Ann Smith of Gulfport, MS and William Smith of Metairie, LA.; and her cousins, Arnita Moore, Shirley Francine Freeman and Dorothy Jean Shannon. She is also survived by nieces, cousins, 3 special sister.