Velma Lee Smith Obituary
The world bids farewell to Velma Lee Smith of Wilmot, Arkansas, departing on April 30, 2026 at the age of 88. Velma leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Velma Lee Smith to show support.
In the vast expanse of eternity, Velma shall find rest, cradled in the arms of everlasting peace. And as we bid Velma farewell, her loved ones carry with them the precious gift of her memory, a beacon of hope guiding them through the shadows of sorrow towards the light of a new dawn.
She was predeceased by: her father Rufus; and her daughter Joyce Smith. She is survived by: her children, Barbara Smith of Riverdale, GA, Moses Wilson of Little Rock, AR, John Wilson of Crossett, AR, Ernest Smith of Crossett, AR and LaChendara Grasper of Boloxi, MS; and her siblings, Jessie Penn of Wilmot, AR, Frank Franklin (Irene) of Little Rock, AR and Larry Butler (Saretha) of Wilmot, AR.. She is also survived by six grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Friday, May 15th 2026 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Dillard Funeral Home (137 Front St, Eudora, AR 71640). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 16th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Bethel Missionary Baptist Church (309 N Georgia St, Crossett, AR 71635).
