Darlene Magaha Smith Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Darlene Magaha Smith of Laurens, South Carolina. Darlene, born on March 31, 1951, passed away on October 5, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Darlene Magaha Smith to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Alton Columbus and Mamie Bratcher Magaha; her great grandchild Alia Brooke Cagle; and her brother Randy Magaha. She is survived by: her children, Pam Williamson (Tony) of Donalds, Cary Gillespie (Janice) of Henderson, NC, Brandy Childress (Phil) and Tiffany Ellis of Laurens; her grandchildren, Brook Cagle (Brooke), Christin Summer (Richard), Christopher, Keri, Deanna, Jasmine Gillespie, Tori Hesser (Timothy), Ariel Ellis and Elijah Ellis (Makayla); her great grandchildren, Kylie, Mia Cagle, Sunday Summer and Julian Hesser; her sister Daphne Weathers (Ronnie); her nieces and nephews, Jeff and Lindsey Weathers; and her great-niece Jena Weathers.
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 9th 2026 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Kennedy Mortuary & Crematory (606 W Main St, Laurens, SC 29360). A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 9th 2026 at 3:00 PM at the Kennedy Mortuary Chapel (606 W Main St, Laurens, SC 29360).
Memorials may be made to American Heart Association or to Laurens County Animal Shelter. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be expressed to the family at http://www.thekennedymortuary.com.
