Genette Elizabeth "Cheeks" Smith

February 6, 1946 - June 10, 2025 (79 years old)

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Genette Elizabeth "Cheeks" Smith

February 6, 1946 - June 10, 2025 (79 years old)

Houston, Texas

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Genette Elizabeth Smith Obituary

In loving memory of Genette Elizabeth Smith (Houston, Texas), born in Hempstead, Texas, who departed this world on June 10, 2025 at the age of 79. Genette Elizabeth leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, William Cheeks and Alberta Morrison; her husband Marshall Smith, Jr.; and her siblings, William Jr., Carol, Barbara and Glenn.

She is survived by: her children, Marshall Anthony Smith and Kristin Nicole Smith; her grandchildren, Jasmine, Keera, Jeremy and Katelyn; and her siblings, Sylvia Ponder and Gregory Cheeks (Yvette). She is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, church members, friends.

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June 17, 2025

Calvin Malone wrote a sympathy message

“We,the BTW Class of 1864, wish to express our condolences to Genette's family. We have lost a friend and our Home Coming Queen. She will always be our Queen. Rest in peace and love, Queen Genette.”

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