Girtrue Smith Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Girtrue Smith of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Girtrue left this world on September 4, 2025 at the age of 76, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Girtrue Smith to show support.
In the hush of twilight, as the stars twinkle in silent homage, we reflect on the legacy Girtrue leaves behind and her impact on the lives of her loved ones. Though Girtrue may no longer walk among us, her spirit lives on in the memories held dear by her family and friends, a guiding light that illuminates their paths in times of darkness.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Evelyn Watson and James Earl Smith Sr.; her siblings, James Earl Smith Jr., Carrie L. Todd, Eva J. Williams, Velma Wheelock and Ruby Lathan; and her brother-in-law Edwin C. Williams Jr..
She is survived by: her sister Sarah Bacon (Donald) of Savannah, Georgia; and her aunt Gertha Austin of Thomaston, Alabama. She is also survived by loving nieces, nephews.
