Laverne Smith Obituary
The passing of Laverne Smith of Joliet, Illinois occurred on July 15, 2026. Laverne, born on June 30, 1940, is remembered by those who knew her. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Laverne Smith to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Ethel Hancock and Arvel Hancock; her husband Glendell Smith; her sons, Kevin Smith and Keith Smith; and her grandchildren, Tyler and Amanda Smith.
She is survived by: her children, Rick Smith (George Gaspar) and Rhonda Baker (Randy); her grandchildren, Karen Rivera (Jay), Greg Smith (Samantha), Jill Winters (Pro), Melissa Blenck, Michael Brown, Michelle Linn (Scott), Micquette Brown (Jeremy Daniel), Skyla Smith, Chad Smith (Erika) and Miranda Miller; her stepgrandson Bill Baker (Alana); and her nieces and nephews, Judy Carver (Jack) and Laverne. She is also survived by thirty great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made in her name can be made to Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care (https://lightways.org), 250 Water Stone Circle, Joliet, IL 60431. For more information please call 815-741-5500 or visit her Memorial Tribute at http://www.fredcdames.com. where you can share a favorite memory or leave an online condolence.
