Christina Arnold Rayford Jarod Smith III Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Christina Arnold Rayford Jarod Smith III (Jasper, Texas), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on July 8, 2025 at the age of 29. 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 significant other Rayford Jarod Smith Jr.; and her grandfather Aubrey Morris of Hemphill, Texas.. She is survived by: her parents, Jerry Christopher Arnold Sr. (Elizabeth) of Lufkin, Texas and Shakilia Johnson (Chris Hardin); her friend Dell; her sister-in-law Rayana Smith (Christina); her son Rayford Jarod Smith III; her aunt Kimberly Johnson of Nacogdoches; her uncle Paul Johnson of Dallas, Texas.; her sons, Kadence Edwards, Karsen Edwards and Austin Smith of Jasper; her siblings, Jaylyn Arnold of Lufkin and Jerry Arnold Jr.; her cousin Jasmine Randolph of Nacogdoches, Texas; her grandmothers, Priscilla and Linnie Arnold of Nacogdoches, Texas.; her parents-in-law, Angela Vidito (Juan) of Jasper and Rayford Smith Sr. (Michelle) of Beaumont; her grandparents, Juan Vidito (Angela), Rayford Smith Sr. (Michelle), Jerry Christopher Arnold Sr. (Elizabeth) and Shakilia Johnson (Chris Hardin); Selena, Kenzie, Rayana Smith, Austin Smith, Kadence and Karsen Edwards.