Deaconess Emma Smith Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Deaconess Emma Smith (Jacksonville, Florida), born in Hastings, Florida, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on February 1, 2026 at the age of 78. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Deaconess Emma Smith to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, James Hayward and Gertrude McKnight Hayward; her siblings, James Hayward Jr. (NY), Willie James of Armstrong, FL, Elijah Sr. of St. Augustine, FL, Kenneth L. of Armstrong, FL, Dorothy "Dot" Covil, Ruth Williams of Armstrong, FL and Doretha Session of Central Islip, N. Y.; and her grandson Demontré "Tré" Smith of Jacksonville, FL.
She is survived by: her husband Earnest "Buck" Smith; her children, Kendra Smith-Reed (Dwayne) and Earnest H. Smith, II (Tavia); her grandchildren, Kiauna, Kiaura, Ta'Nya, Kimaya, Ta'Naeja, Earnest, III and Eli; and her siblings, Lewis (Norma) of Jacksonville, FL, Lorenzo of Orlando, FL, Yolanda Miller of East Palatka, FL and Shashika Rasher of East Palatka, FL.
