Annette Murden Smith Obituary

In loving memory of Annette Murden Smith of Virginia Beach, Virginia, who departed this world on April 25, 2026 at the age of 80. Annette leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Kennith O. Murden and Ersel Lee Murden (Blake); and her brothers, Alan "Gater" Murden and Luke Murden. She is survived by: her husband Raymond Smith; her children, Kenneth Gilbert, William Gilbert (Christine), Meigan Leigh Hood and Jamie Durbin Carpenter (Bradford); her grandchildren, Ashton Lande (Shawna), Evan Gilbert (Merritt), Joshua Hood, Jonas Gilbert, Rachel Gilbert, Sophia Smith, Tucker Carpenter and Grayson Carpenter; her great grandchildren, Hayden, Skylar Lande, Louise and Avery Gilbert; and her stepchildren, Michael Smith (Gail), Lisa Smith and Tony Durbin (Amy). She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and many dear friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Annette's name to the Virginia Beach Community Chapel Mission Fund, 1261 Laskin Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23451.