Wanda McGowan Smith's obituary , Passed away on July 26, 2026 in Jacksonville, Florida

Wanda McGowan Smith

January 8, 1939 - July 26, 2026 (87 years old)

Jacksonville, Florida

Wanda McGowan Smith's obituary , Passed away on July 26, 2026 in Jacksonville, Florida
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Wanda McGowan Smith

January 8, 1939 - July 26, 2026 (87 years old)

Jacksonville, Florida

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Wanda McGowan Smith Obituary

The passing of Wanda McGowan Smith of Jacksonville, Florida occurred on July 26, 2026. Wanda, born on January 8, 1939 in Los Angeles, California, shared life with family, friends, and community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Wanda McGowan Smith to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, James McGowan and Blanche McGowan; her husbands, James A. Smith, Willis L. Holloway and Robert W. Bentley; her sons, Blake A. Bentley and James N. Bentley; and her grandson Robert W. Bentley III.

She is survived by: her brother James McGowan Jr. (Frankye); her children, Kathy Bentley Murphy (Bill) and Robert Bentley; and her grandchildren, Kristen Lovell Wacker (Colbie), Kimber Bentley, Jay Bentley (Heather), Aaron Bentley and Christopher Bentley. She is also survived by 12 great-grandchildren.



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