Gertrude Harrison Smith Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Gertrude Harrison Smith (Pflugerville, Texas), who passed away on April 30, 2022 at the age of 89. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gertrude Harrison Smith to pay them a last tribute.
She was loved and cherished by many people including: her parents, Queen Esther Davis Harrison and Felder Harrison Sr.; her siblings, Lindbergh "Lindy", Mary and Esther; and her spouse Garnell Smith Jr..
The military was becoming more welcoming to women and African Americans following President Truman's 1948 Executive Order 9981.
