Estella Ree Smith's obituary , Passed away on May 10, 2026 in Norfolk, Virginia

Estella Ree Smith

February 9, 1940 - May 10, 2026 (86 years old)

Norfolk, Virginia

Estella Ree Smith's obituary , Passed away on May 10, 2026 in Norfolk, Virginia

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Estella Ree Smith

February 9, 1940 - May 10, 2026 (86 years old)

Norfolk, Virginia

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Estella Ree Smith Obituary

The passing of Estella Ree Smith (Norfolk, Virginia), born in Silver Creek, Mississippi leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on May 10, 2026 at the age of 86. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Estella Ree Smith to show support.

She was predeceased by: her husband Sherman Smith, Jr.; her son Vincent Sherman Smith; her grandson Taru Lamar Smith, Sr.; her parents, Emmett Ross and Hallie Ross; and her brothers, Otis J. Ross and Emmett Ross, Jr..

She is survived by: her children, Ray Anthony Smith, Sr. (Brenda) of Elyria, OH, Victoria Odell Jones (Anthony) of Chesapeake, VA, Ramona Eugenia Robinson (Demetrius) of Virginia Beach, VA and Anita Marie Smith of Lorain, OH; her stepdaughter Brenda Martin (Billy) of San Antonio, TX; her brothers, James Ross (Ora) of Lorain, OH and Bobbie Ray Ross of Lorain, OH; and her sister-in-law Mary Washington of Chicago, IL. She is also survived by 21 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren, two goddaughters, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
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May 17

Visitation

Berkley Chapel
120 W Berkley Ave, Norfolk, VA 23523

Mon

May 18

Celebration of life

Berkley Chapel
120 W Berkley Ave, Norfolk, VA 23523

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