Berniece Ophelia Smith Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on May 25, 2022, at the age of 96, Berniece Ophelia Smith (Chesapeake, Virginia), born in Norfolk, Virginia passed away. 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 Berniece Ophelia Smith to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her father James H. Olds, Sr.; and her daughters, Helen and Vaughan. She is survived by: her brother Rudolph M. Olds (Carolyn); her children, Bernice Jones (Finley), Gwendolyn Elaine Smith and John A. Smith, Jr. (Rhita); her grandchildren, DeJohn A. Smith, Adrian A. Jones, Kowan O. Reese and Arielle A. Jones; and her great grandchildren, Kiara D. Smith, Tre'Quan S. Reese, Angel K. Reese and Terrell D. Reese. She is also survived by many cousins, nieces, nephews, relatives, Godchildren.