Nova Jo Smith Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Nova Jo Smith in San Diego, California, who passed away on February 15, 2026, at the age of 51, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her husband Lester Smith Sr.; her mother Judy Copeland; and her grandmother Bertha Watson. She is survived by: her son-in-law Elijah Okai of San Diego, California; her son Lester Jr.; her daughter-in-law Kimiya Smith of DeKalb, Texas; her grandchildren, Arie, Amar and Aiyana Love of DeKalb, Texas; her siblings, Judy Whiteman of New Boston, La'Teisha Williams, Robert Brown of Hooks, David Hebert of New Boston and James Williams of Texarkana, Texas; her nephew Nic Rogers of New Boston Tx; her cousins, Rhonda and Rose of New Boston, Texas; her daughter Lauryn Okai; Kandice Wise of Avery, Texas. She is also survived by family members and friends.
