Doris J. Smith Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Doris J. Smith of Springfield, Illinois, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Doris left this world on October 8, 2025 at the age of 81, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Doris J. Smith to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Willie Scurlock and Mozella Green; and her siblings, James L. Robinson, Milton Green, Van Housley, John Green and Nellie Crowder.
She is survived by: her children, Barbara Curry, Leon Berry, Alan Berry, Joe Smith, Jr. (Dina), Marc Smith, Sr. (Faith), David Smith, Devente Smith, Antonio Smith and Dereck Smith; her grandchildren, Kenny Berry, Jimmy Rice III, Doris Rice Masseke-Harvey, Tyeisha Young, Alan M. Berry II, Felicia A. Berry, Felice N. Berry, Keitihon T. Berry, Christopher D. Berry, India Smith, Erica Smith, Marc Smith Jr., Kaileigh Smith, Correan Young, Sierra Smith and David Smith Jr.; and her siblings, Lois Slater (Chicago), Nancy Adams (Johnny) of Mississippi, Clara Henry (Springfield), Verna (George), Thompson (Springfield), Theresa (Ron), Parker, Willie Housley (Shirley), Melvin Green (Martha), Dennis Green (Springfield) and Michael (Denise). She is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws, extended family, and dear friends who were all blessed by her kindness.
Visitation was held on Saturday, October 18th 2025 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at the Victory Temple Church of God (1428 E Jackson St, Springfield, IL 62703). A funeral service was held on Saturday, October 18th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the same location.
