Rita Smith Obituary
The memory of Rita Smith (Poughkeepsie, New York), who passed away on November 30, 2025 at the age of 70, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. 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, Gertrude Mills Smith (James Smith Sr.) and James Smith; her siblings, Thelma, Ida, James Smith Jr. and Shirley Stokes; her aunt Earnestine Smith; her siblings' children, Tonya Westley, Rodney and Corey Smith; and her great grandchild Yameek Lassiter.
She is survived by: her children, Brad (Habibah) and Nay; her godson Shane Taylor; her grandchildren, Tymel, Fateem, Taniyah, Shaniqua and Elijuwa; her great grandchildren, Elijuwa Jr., Tymel Jr., Tyshon, Aa'liyah, Aa'ziyah, Fateem Jr., Zakiyyah, Trhuth, Joshua, Zarihya, Naomi, Imani, Kiylan and Kaiyah; her aunt Mary Mills; her sibling's children, Theresa, Katina, Twana Smith, Cheryl Taylor, Brandon Smith, Antoine Westley, DeMar Schumann, Stevie Goodman and DyShear Hicks; and her cousin Yvonne Mills-Bryant. She is also survived by Cousins, Great nieces and Great nephews.
