Barbara "Bootsie" Jean Smith's obituary , Passed away on July 6, 2025 in Lakeland, Florida

Barbara "Bootsie" Jean Smith

April 8, 1932 - July 6, 2025 (93 years old)

Lakeland, Florida

Barbara "Bootsie" Jean Smith's obituary , Passed away on July 6, 2025 in Lakeland, Florida

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Gentry-Morrison Funeral Homes

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Barbara "Bootsie" Jean Smith

April 8, 1932 - July 6, 2025 (93 years old)

Lakeland, Florida

Barbara Jean Smith Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Barbara Jean Smith (Lakeland, Florida), who passed away at the age of 93, on July 6, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Barbara Jean Smith or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

She was predeceased by: her husband Jack Smith; and her son Ronnie Smith. She is survived by: her son Donald "Stevie" Smith (Eunice); her sibling's children, Rita Hotchkiss Cissy (Gene), Cindy Clarity, Paula Williams (Chris), Jerry Sue, Larry McCraney (Becky), Jim Bibby (Becky) and Ricky Bibby (Hope); her grandson Chris; her great grandchild Emily; and her caregiver Diane Boully.

Visitation was held on Saturday, July 12th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the New Home Baptist Church (901 N Galloway Rd, Lakeland, FL 33810). A funeral service was held on Saturday, July 12th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Gentry-Morrison Funeral Homes



Sat

July 12

Visitation

New Home Baptist Church
901 N Galloway Rd, Lakeland, FL 33810

Sat

July 12

Funeral service

New Home Baptist Church
901 N Galloway Rd, Lakeland, FL 33810

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