Heather Marie Dean Smith Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Heather Marie Dean Smith (Lakeland, Florida), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on December 13, 2025 at the age of 57. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Heather Marie Dean Smith to pay them a last tribute.
In the echoes of fond remembrance, may a sense of peace be found, knowing that the memories held dear will continue to shape and inspire her loved ones, keeping Heather's spirit alive in the hearts and actions of family and friends alike. While her presence may be gone, her impact lives on in the kindness shown to others and the joy found in the ordinary moments of life.
She was predeceased by: her father Dale Dean; and her son Brandon Dahley. She is survived by: her mother Judy Dean of Kentucky; her husband John Smith; her son Taylor Dahley (Emily) of Rogers, Texas; her sister Jennifer Rose (Chris) of Kentucky; her niece Madison Thiel (Johnny); her great-nephew Lucas Thiel of Kentucky; and her nephew Matthew Rose (Olivia) of Tennessee. She is also survived by aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to the SCID Angels For Life Foundation Legacy Fund, established by Heather and John at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital, to further SCID research and support affected families undergoing treatment. This is a direct link: https://donate.ucsfbenioffchildrens.org.
