Frances Laverne Smothers Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Frances Laverne Smothers of Fort Wayne, Indiana, whose life came to an end on November 19, 2024 at the age of 95, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Peter Cooper and Ada Todd Cooper; her husband George W. Smothers; her brother Oliver Bure; her children, Omar Shabazz and Millicent Wilson; and her grandchildren, Jason Berry and Jasmine Crosby.
She is survived by: her sons, Milburn Bure and Minister Henry White (Beverly); her niece Janice Richardson; her grandchildren, Danielle Bates, Shawn Felix of Fort Wayne, IN., Santario Simpson of Fort Wayne, IN., Shantelle Simpson of Fort Wayne, IN. and James Lacey of San Diego, CA.; and her friend Frances Milan. She is also survived by 14 great-grandchildren, 8 great-great grandchildren.
