Ruth Laura Smith Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Ruth Laura Smith of Akron, Ohio, born in Lake Village, Arkansas, who passed away on November 15, 2022 at the age of 84. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ruth Laura Smith to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Clarence Davis and Helen Davis; her son Garland Smith, Sr.; her grandchildren, Dierre Smith, Sr., Bernard Antoine and Willnique Antoine; her great grandchild Tyree Halsell, Jr.; and her siblings, Annie, Clarence (Ruby), Ira and Willie Davis (Beatrice).

She is survived by: her children, Shirlyn Brinson (Gregory), Mary Bell, Narkeetah Sneed (Kenneth), Derrek Smith, Stanley Thomas of James and Rubin L. Smith; her children-in-law, Laverne Smith and Michael Bell; her siblings, Mabel Armstrong, John L. Davis (Edna) and James Davis (Bessie); her sister-in-law Bobbie Davis; and her sisters, Eunice Brinson and Joyce Keller. She is also survived by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.