Barbara Jean Smith Obituary

We bid farewell to Barbara Jean Smith of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, born in New Orleans, Louisiana, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on December 10, 2025 at the age of 70. Barbara touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Barbara Jean Smith to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, John Henry Smith and Dorothy Mae Broaden Smith; her grandparents, Boysie, Maggie Smith, Henry and Luebertha Broaden; and her siblings, James Broaden, Gwendolyn Smith and Bruce Smith.

She is survived by: her son DeAngelo Smith; her daughter-in-law Chantell Raphael Smith of Gonzales, Louisiana; her grandchildren, Delon Smith (Simone) of Addis, ZaMyria Smith of Baker and Dylan August of Gonzales, Louisiana; her great grandchildren, Noah, Natalie Smith of Addis and Autumn Smith of Baker, Louisiana; and her brothers, John Broaden of New Orleans and Larry Smith of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She is also survived by aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.