Kathleen Deníse Smith Dies

Kathleen Deníse Smith

Kathleen Deníse Smith, affectionately known as “Kathy,” has died.

The first viewing will be held from 4-6 p.m., Friday, Jan. 20, at Turnbull’s Funeral Home. A second viewing will be held at 10 a.m. followed by a funeral service at 11 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 21, at Faith Christian Followership Alive in Christ. Interment will be at Eastern Cemetery.

She was predeceased by her parents: Lillian Smith and  Richard Thomas; and sisters: Louise Thomas and Carolyn Smith.

She is survived by her children: Vernelle, Vernice, Veron Smith, and Johlanie Blaize; special daughter, Deniqua Marsh; grandchildren: Tey’Jah Fagon and Tamia Minzie; sisters: Leslie Benoit, Angela Smith, Sandra Cannonier and Carolyn Smith; brothers: Franklin Williams and Ira Thomas; and in-laws: Sylvester “Pat” Benoit and Kristeen Alcamo-Williams.

She is also survived by nieces and nephews: Shawron, Shareece, Shellese, Shareena and Shamar Cannonier, Maurice, Monae’, Makeem, Makia, Lillian and Jamin Alcamo, Nieri Alcamo-Williams Akeem, Brieanna and Jourdain Benoit Karim, Manasseh, Sandie Rishma Tonge and Tania Thomas; great niece: Nadia Naomi Dixon.

Other survivors include special friends: John Blaize, Maurice Bedminster, Delitta George, Catherine Ryan, Michael  Robb, Marsha Smith, Julice Thomas, Cicely Joseph, Denise Petersen, Carol Armstrong, Kimmoleah Jones, Kerri Abraham, Ecedro Lindquist Jr./ Rebecca, Rafe /Paula, Monica Brown, Paulette Browne Peters, Dalis Browne Goddard, Lynette Moreland, Dahlia Richardson, The Class of 1978, as well as the Fahie, George, Carty, Marinone, Scatliffe, Hedrington, Marks, Negron, Blyden, Serrano and Lindqvist Beach families; and a host of relatives and friends too numerous to mention.

All COVID guidelines will be adhered to.  Funeral arrangements are by Turnbull’s Funeral Home and Crematory Services.