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Vera Smith Obituary

Vera Lisa Simmons Smith, 61, of Lakeland, FL, died while under hospice care in Lakeland, FL on Sept 1, 2024.

She was born in Atlanta, GA on Feb. 9, 1963 to Mitchell and Marcelle Simmons, and was the youngest of 6 siblings.

Vera was preceded in death by her parents, Mitchell and Marcelle Simmons, and her brother Mickey Simmons. She is survived by her siblings, Charles (Margaret) Simmons, Valerie Newsome, Vicki (Ted) Cochran, Vanessa (Jeff) Jackson, her children's father, Daniel Smith, her son, Thomas (Rebecca) Smith, her daughter, Stacy (Brandon) Cheek, grandchildren, Drake Whitley, Abigale Whitley, Macy Whitley, several nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews.

Vera's Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, September 21, 2024 from 3-6pm at River Walk Farm Clubhouse, 16 River Walk Farm Pkwy, Covington, GA 30014.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Rockdale Citizen from Sep. 15 to Sep. 16, 2024.

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Mae

September 23, 2024

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

LP

September 20, 2024

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Mae

September 19, 2024

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Cynthia

September 10, 2024

I will always remember that smile. Vera was a very sweet lady and I enjoyed what little we did talk at family get togethers. She was (is) an amazing lady who will be missed by all. I love and miss you Vera.

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Memorial Events
for Vera Smith

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21

Celebration of Life

3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

River Walk Farm Clubhouse

16 River Walk Farm Pkwy, Covington, GA

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