Leila Smith Pittard Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Leila Smith Pittard of Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, who passed away on January 22, 2026, at the age of 93, leaving to mourn family and friends. 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 Leila Smith Pittard to show support.
In the vast expanse of eternity, may Leila find peace everlasting, cradled in the gentle embrace of the universe. And as we stand on the shores of remembrance, may her legacy inspire us to live each day with purpose, passion, and profound gratitude for the gift of life itself.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Ila Blanche Keeter and John Lawrence Smith; her husband David Fishel Pittard; and her brothers, Wade Smith, Gene Smith and Lawrence Smith.
She is survived by: her son Keith Pittard (Nichole Shelton); her brother Al Smith (Dot); her granddaughter Brittany Grove (Ben); and her sisters-in-law, Arlene Smith and Ann Smith. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, and other extended family.
