Jessie Mae Smith Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Jessie Mae Smith (Aberdeen, Mississippi), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on March 19, 2025 at the age of 89. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Jessie Mae Smith to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her son Willie Earl Smith, Jr.; her parents, Bennie Howell and Manie Cockerham; and her brothers, Jim Howell and Roy Howell.

She is survived by: her husband Willie Earl Smith; her children, Johnnie Bates (Tiny), Jeffrey Bates (Ranae), Clinton Smith (Andrea), Joe Lee Smith (Kathy), Leroy Smith and Carol Bates; and her brother Elzie Howell.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Belle Funeral Home

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Tue

Mar 25

Visitation

Belle Memorial Funeral Home
216 MS-25, Aberdeen, MS 39730

Wed

Mar 26

Celebration of life

Smith Chapel Holiness Church
50068 Burr Rd, Aberdeen, MS 39730

Wed

Mar 26

Burial

Ebernezer Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery
20257 MS-8, Aberdeen, MS 39730

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