Mrs. Lelia Jo Smith

December 6, 1956 - April 12, 2017

Ms. Lelia Jo Smith, 60 of Waldo, AR., passed away April 12th at Baptist Health Medical Center in North Little Rock, AR. She was born December 6, 1956 in Stephens, AR. To Lee Grady Smith and Ruth Weaver. She was a member of Seminary A.M.E. Church in Stephens, AR and a past employee with Tyson's Poultry Plant in Hope, AR. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers; Calvin and Bobby Smith, a grandson; Le’Trea Smith, three sisters; Lorean Daniels, Rose Mary Smith, & Tamika Smith. Survivors include; two daughters: Ms. Ruthie and Ms. Erica Smith both of Waldo, AR. One brother; Earl Lee Smith & wife Martha Sue of Magnolia, AR. Six sisters: Mrs. Nona Mae Merritt of Oakland, CA., Mrs. Eunice Mae Flowers, Ms. Gloria Smith, and Ms. Tracy Smith all of Stephens, AR., Ms. Dora Smith of Magnolia, AR. Ms. Travisten Robinson of Little Rock, AR. Three grandchildren; Tristan, Christian, & A’Miracle Smith, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, April 22nd, at 2:00 p.m. at R.L. Reed Funeral Home Chapel in Magnolia, AR., with burial to follow in the Seminary Cemetery in Stephens, AR. Under the direction of R.L. Reed Funeral Home, LLC of Magnolia, AR. Officiating will be Rev. Andrew Banks. Visitation: Friday 11: a.m. and a wake 5 -6: p.m. at the funeral home.