Lela A. Smith Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Lela A. Smith (Columbus, Ohio), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Lela left this world on June 6, 2025 at the age of 61, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. 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 Lela A. Smith to show support.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Lela had on those she encountered along her journey. Though Lela may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, her essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
She was predeceased by: her mother Alberta Allen. She is survived by: her father Willie Smith; her sisters, Jessica Smith, Angela Diop and Angela Wilson; and her nieces and nephews, Lanitra Smith (Nickkie), Yasmin Elmore, Mykhala Campbell, Rontravis McKenzie, Kadrin Robinson, Xavier Stewart, Desmond Wilson and Jainard Smith McBroom. She is also survived by other relatives and friends.
A graveside service will be held on Monday, June 16th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Evergreen Cemetery (1401 Woodland Ave, Columbus, OH 43219).