Maudestine Smith Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Maudestine Smith (Dayton, Ohio), born in Athens, Georgia, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. The passing of Maudestine leaves a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Maudestine Smith or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her husband James Edward Smith Sr.; her sister Willie Lou Evans Weaver; her sons, Thomas Eugene Williams Jr. and James Edward Smith Jr.; her grandson Shawn Dawson; and her aunt Janie Bullock.
She is survived by: her son Dwain Kirk Smith; her sister Patricia Lovejoy; her granddaughters, LaTisha Smith and Tawana Smith; her great grandchildren, LaVaeh Billingsley and Taniya Winfrey; her nieces and nephews, Regina Weaver, Oretha Smith, Jackie Smith, Angela Smith, Portia Smith, Dwight Weaver, Jessie Weaver, Hank Smith and Willie Lovejoy; and her friends, Ann Paddock, Linda Ross, Nadine Ginwright, Mary Moore and Betty Hancock. She is also survived by other relatives and friends.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, January 13th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church (2262 N Gettysburg Ave, Dayton, OH 45406). A funeral service was held on Tuesday, January 13th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial was held on Tuesday, January 13th 2026 at the West Memory Gardens (6722 Hemple Rd, Moraine, OH 45418).
