Maerice Olivia Smith Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Maerice Olivia Smith (Sacramento, California), born in Lawrence, Kansas, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Maerice Olivia left this world on June 4, 2025 at the age of 87, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. 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 Maerice Olivia Smith to show support.
As we bid adieu to Maerice Olivia's earthly form, let us not dwell on the void left in her wake, but rather celebrate the legacy of love and inspiration Maerice Olivia has bequeathed us. For though she may have departed from our sight, her spirit remains a timeless beacon, guiding loved ones through the labyrinth of life's journey.
She was predeceased by: her mother Essie Wood; her husband Walter John Smith; her father Robert Wood; and her siblings, James Wood, Delcie Ratlif and Barbara Johnson.
She is survived by: her son Leland Wayne Smith (Andrea Joy Smith) of Elk Grove; her grandsons, Ryan Smith (Amanda Pennington-Smith) of Elk Grove and Vincent Smith of Oceanside; and her sisters, Clarice Samples and Emma Jean Macon (Samuel). She is also survived by nieces, nephews and close friends.
