It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Freda Mae Smith (Watervliet, Michigan), born in Little Rock, Arkansas, who passed away on April 6, 2024, at the age of 80, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, John Whitaker and Blanchie Whitaker (Gilbert); and her brother Lawrence "Bob" Whitaker. She is survived by : her sons, Marcus R Smith (Audrey), James Keith Smith (Rhonda), Marvin Smith (Lisa Riley) and MacArthur Smith (Brandy); and her sisters, Wanda Whitaker (Fred Seabury), Lois Harris (Donald), Donna Conner (Kenneth), Eula Tarantino (Gary) and Ramona Griffeth (Jeff). She is also survived by 16 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren.

Visitation was held on Saturday, April 13th 2024 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Hutchins Funeral Home (209 S Main St, Watervliet, MI 49098). A funeral service was held on Saturday, April 13th 2024 at 12:00 PM at the same location.

Memorials may be made to Freda's family in care of Marvin Smith.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hutchins Funeral Home