Zella Smith Obituary
The passing of Zella Smith of Tampa, Florida leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on April 6, 2026 at the age of 86. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Lottie Moody (Louise) and Theodore Gardiner; her husband William Robert Smith; her daughter Linda Ray; and her siblings, Kathy Gardiner, Leroy Gardiner and Eugene Daignault.
She is survived by: her sons, William Jr., Jerry and Robert Smith (Bob); her siblings, Mike Daignault, Florence White, Harriett Daignault and Lucy Simons; and her grandchildren, Cheri Ceyler, Rebecca Ray (Becky), Brianna Smith, Niki Webster and Joshua Smith. She is also survived by 9 great-grandchildren.
In honor of Mrs. Smith and in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to West Gate Baptist Church at 5121 Kelly Rd., Tampa, FL 33615 or to the Tampa Bay Humane Society.
