Melissa Smith Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Melissa Smith (Chillicothe, Ohio), born in Portsmouth, Ohio, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on September 14, 2024 at the age of 56. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Melissa Smith to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her mother Shirley Wright; her mother-in-law Toni Smith; her aunts, Julia and Anna Lowe; and her sister-in-law Nancy Jackson.
She is survived by: her husband Dondi Smith; her children, Sade Ford, Unique Moran (Butch), Tre Ford, Aaliyah Cooper (John), Jocelyn Smith and Malon Smith; her grandchildren, Rilee Moran, Alaya Williams, Teagan Campbell, Bryson Campbell and Zay McComas; her siblings, Karen Rice (Joe), Maceio Wright (Susan), Mark Wright, Chris Brown, Freddie Jackson (Angie), Doug Jackson, Tony Jackson (Shelly), Keith Jackson (Brandee), Kevin Jackson (Trisha), Devin Jackson (Tammy) and Steve (Lisa Jackson); her godchildren, Shantel Johnson and Tariq Turner; her aunt Sheryl Lewis (Gabe); and also Lloyd Jackson. She is also survived by her many nieces, nephews, other family and friends.