Janet "Jan" Rhodes Smith's obituary , Passed away on May 6, 2024 in Lakeland, Florida

Janet "Jan" Rhodes Smith

December 11, 1935 - May 6, 2024 (88 years old)

Lakeland, Florida

Janet "Jan" Rhodes Smith's obituary , Passed away on May 6, 2024 in Lakeland, Florida

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Gentry-Morrison Funeral Homes

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Janet "Jan" Rhodes Smith

December 11, 1935 - May 6, 2024 (88 years old)

Lakeland, Florida

Janet Rhodes Smith Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Janet Rhodes Smith (Lakeland, Florida), born in Charlotte, North Carolina, who passed away on May 6, 2024, at the age of 88, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Vivian Rhodes and James H. Rhodes; her husband Richard C. Smith; her son Jim Rhodes; and her stepdaughter Susan Smith Davoli.

She is survived by: her children, Laurie Dreiser, Pete Shipe (Cindy) and Susan Shipe; her stepson Edward Smith (Pam); her sister Judy Hollis of Charlotte, NC; and her sister-in-law Judy Bosowski of Athens, TN. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Good Shepherd Hospice in Lakeland, Florida, a cause that was close to Janet's heart.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Gentry-Morrison Funeral Homes



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4620 US Hwy 98 S, Lakeland, FL 33812

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