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Latasha Smith Obituary
She was born on July 16, 1974, and devoted her life to Christ. LaTasha attended Petersburg Public Schools but graduated from Goldsboro High School, Goldsboro, N.C., in 1992. She also attended John Tyler Community College, Virginia State University and recently Strayer University.
LaTasha believed in being informed and informing others of the political issues of the Democratic Party and the social issues concerning sickle cell anemia.
LaTasha was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Charles and Bertha Smith; sister, LeShaunda Beasley; one uncle, Wayne Smith; one aunt, Lori Smith; and one cousin, Jeremy A. Uzzle.
She leaves to cherish her memory, maternal grandparents, Joe and Lucille Beasley of Petersburg, Va.; her mother, Loretta Lucas (James); father, Sherman L. Smith; two devoted and loving sisters, LaTricia M. Smith of Henrico, Va., and Tileana Revish; three brothers, Dontay Revish, Merton Revish and Burton Revish, all of Petersburg, Va.; and a host of aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.
The funeral service will be held 3 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 2, 2010, at Olive Branch Baptist Church, 11119 Boydton Plank Road, Dinwiddie, Va.; the Rev. Kevin Northam, pastor, eulogist. The interment to follow in Dinwiddie Memorial Park.
Honorary and active pallbearers are asked to assemble 2:30 p.m. at the church.
The family will assemble 2 p.m. the day of the services and receive friends at 1841 Randolph Ave., Petersburg, Va., and may be contacted by calling 804-862-3910.
Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Miss Smith online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com where you may view a video tribute online or at the establishment.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., 804-732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Latasha Smith
December 2, 2010
Tricia, I'm sorry of the loss of your sister, (my sister) my condolences go out to you and your family and we keeping you in our prayers. Love you sis...R.I.P TASHA SMITH.. The Jones Family"Rhonda, Mike, Raven"
November 30, 2010
I extend my condolences to the family and pray for strength and comfort in your time of grief.
LETITIA SMITH-NIXON
November 30, 2010
To the family of the late Latasha M.Smith i would to let you know your family are in our prayers and my god bless each and ever one of you be blessed and god only takes the best .R.I.P. TASHA SMITH
Jewel Pelham
November 30, 2010
My Prayers are with you, may God's Peace be with you during this time of sorrow.
LaVonne Hargrave
November 30, 2010
Tricia God is with you..my prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time...
Regina Harris
November 30, 2010
Tricia,
I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your sister. I will be praying for you and your family during this time of sorrow.
Nikki Ridley &Family
November 29, 2010
Tricia,
My prayers go out to you and your family during this time of sorrow.
Latricia (Trish) Parham
November 29, 2010
Hello Latricia(Trish), Sorry to hear about your sister. You and your family keep your head(s) up. Try to stay strong for everyone.
Shawn Green
November 28, 2010
My prayers are with you. May God comfort you in this time of sorrow.
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