Janice Smith Dikilato Obituary
The memory of Janice Smith Dikilato of Smyrna, Georgia, born in Statesboro, Georgia, who passed away on January 7, 2026 at the age of 88, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her husband Ernest "Diki" Dikilato; her son Benny Pate; her grandson Nathan Pate; her parents, Bernard Smith and Marie Smith; and her siblings, Charlie Smith, Johnny Smith, Loomon Hoyle Smith, Bobby Smith, Joyce Barber, Sue Cook, Shirley Pless Strange and Jarrell Smith.
She is survived by: her daughter Nancy Pate Gault; and her grandchildren, Daniel Pate, Sara Gault, Alexandra Walters and Geana Gault.
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