Denise M. Smith's obituary , Passed away on February 20, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio

Denise M. Smith

March 23, 1971 - February 20, 2026 (54 years old)

Columbus, Ohio

Denise M. Smith's obituary , Passed away on February 20, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio

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Marlan J. Gary Funeral Home, The Chapel of Peace

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Denise M. Smith

March 23, 1971 - February 20, 2026 (54 years old)

Columbus, Ohio

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It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Denise M. Smith (Columbus, Ohio), who passed away at the age of 54, on February 20, 2026. 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 Denise M. Smith to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Wilma Coleman and Joseph Coleman; and her siblings, Bonnie White, Richard Smith, Michael Smith and Kathlyn Tyler.

She is survived by: her husband Emmett Smith; her children, Jazmyn Smith, Dawntae Smith and Cooper Smith; her siblings, Patricia Griffin, Susan Smith, Victor Smith (Cristina), Bobbie Edwards, Kimberly Edwards, Bennie Edwards, Kenny Edwards and Lance Edwards; and her aunt Willie Bea Smith. She is also survived by Nieces, Nephews.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Marlan J. Gary Funeral Home, The Chapel of Peace



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February 24, 2026

Michelle Iyawot wrote a sympathy message

“To my dearest brother Emmett Smith and my beautiful niece Jazmyn Smith my words fail to convey my deepest sympathies to the both of you. May God guide and strengthen you in the time to come. I’m here in any capacity that you might need. I love you both your sister Michelle Iyawot”


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Chapel of Peace - East
5456 E Livingston Ave, Columbus, OH 43232

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Chapel of Peace - East
5456 E Livingston Ave, Columbus, OH 43232

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