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Anita Smith Obituary
LIMA - Anita Marie Manley-Smith, 43, went home to be with the Lord, surrounded by her loved ones who will continue to honor her legacy by living their lives to the fullest.
She passed away on June 24, 2023, in Lima, Ohio.
Anita was born December 23, 1979, in Lima, Ohio to Judy Messenger and Charles Manley Jr.
On July 3, 2021, she was united in holy matrimony to Wayne Smith who survives her in Lima. Anita graduated from Lima Central Catholic High School class of 1998. She enjoyed traveling, gardening and, most of all, spending time with family. The pleasures of raising her daughters brought her great joy; they were her world.
Besides her loving husband Wayne, she leaves to cherish two daughters, Makayla O'Neal of Lima and Aliyah Smith of Lima; a sister and partner in crime, Angela Manley-(Mike) Boddie of Lima; brother, Jaylen Manley of Findlay; grandmothers, Ann Lee Manley and Dorothy "Granny" Skipworth; best friend, Anntelle Glenn of Lima; special uncle, Anthony Manley Sr.; special companions, King, Katie and Cinnamon and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by a cousin, Ericka Boddie, grandfather, Rev. CM Manley; special uncles, Willie and Ricky Manley and cousin, Matthew Mikesell II. Home Going Services will be private. Burial will be held in Woodlawn Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to her two daughters, Makayla and Aliyah. Online condolences may be expressed at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.
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Misti
July 2, 2023
Nita,you will truly be missed!!thank you for always being there for me, I´ll always cherish our memories together!Until we meet again! We love you
Angie
July 1, 2023
I miss you dearly sister
Barry Geary Ft.Worth Texas
July 1, 2023
Sending Love Prayers and condolences to our family. Rest in God's hands Lil Cuzzin Anita. We Love you
Dwight
June 30, 2023
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Rashonda Brown
June 29, 2023
I lived down the street from you all on Michael Street. We used to play together as little girls. I am so sorry for your loss. The Brown family is praying for you all. Much love. Shonda
Lance
June 29, 2023
I went to school with Anita at LCC, she was always super nice and friendly to me. Even years after graduation, whenever we would run into each other, she would always talk and be excited to see me and see how I was doing. She liked to hear about others, from what I gathered from knowing her. My prayers and heart goes out to her family and friends. May God be with you all during this time, and in the years that follow.
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