Janet Smith McKeel Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on May 5, 2026, at the age of 94, Janet Smith McKeel (Goldsboro, North Carolina) passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Janet Smith McKeel to pay them a last tribute.

Though Janet has departed this earthly realm, her legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May her spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.

She was predeceased by: her father Luther Jarman Smith; her husband Milton Worth McKeel; and her sister Gloria Simpson. She is survived by: her mother Lillian Yelverton Smith; and her children, Linda Hunt (Rick) and David McKeel. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Kitty Askins Hospice Center, 107 Handley Park Court, Goldsboro, NC 27534.