Bessie Smith Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Bessie Smith (Hartville, Ohio), whose life came to an end on August 22, 2025 at the age of 95, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Bessie Smith to show support.
She was predeceased by: her husband Morris Smith; and her son Nicholas Smith. She is survived by: her children, Carla Walkerow (Bob), Lonnie Smith (Tina), Joyce Williams (Gary), Bobby Smith, Mark Smith (Dawn), Sonya Berenyi (Joe) and Morris Smith Jr. (Amanda); her great grandchild Leigh Neal; her daughter-in-law Tina Smith; and her great grandchild Kristin Smith. She is also survived by 22 grandchildren; 52 great grandchildren; and 16 great-great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 26th 2025 from 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM at the Passion Church (61 Hartville Rd, Hartville, OH 44632). A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, August 26th 2025 at 7:00 PM at the same location.
Memorials may be made to either Passion Church, 61 Hartville Rd, Hartville, OH 44632 or Higher Praise Ministries, 209 Northmoreland Ave, Munroe Falls, OH 44262.
