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Autumn Smith Obituary
Autumn Dawn Willis Smith passed away Monday at her home in Limestone at the age of 48.
Born Dec. 9, 1975, in Baltimore, Maryland, to Cora Janna Willis and David Harrison Willis.
She was a kind soul and a free spirit who was known throughout her community and loved by many.
She was brave and strong as she fought several health battles throughout her life. A wonderful mother, daughter, sister, partner, and friend.
Autumn is survived by her daughter: Taylor Leona Smith; her son: Hunter O'Neil Smith; her mother: Cora Janna Willis; a sister: Janna Lynne Willis; and ex-husband: Ralph Edward Smith.
She was preceded in death by her father: David Harrison Willis; a brother-in-love: Richard Michael Ruddell; and other family and friends she made along the way.
There will be no formal service.
In lieu of flowers, donations towards the cremation and associated costs are appreciated, or donations to the Achalasia awareness organization at Achalasiaawareness.org to help fund research for others living with this rare condition.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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for Autumn Smith
Paul Jenkins
June 18, 2024
Middle School. Elliott Mills
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June 17, 2024
My Facebook Frontierville friend and I ended up buying a soup holder thing from a friend of hers whom she was trying to help. Momma Autumn was there for me when I felt like I had no one who understood me. She loved her children dearly!!! And she seemed to always be helping someone somehow someway. Rest in peace Autumn. Love you. I wish you werent taken so soon
Susan Hopson
June 17, 2024
So very sorry about your loss. I knew Autumn from the auctions and her baking skills she was very good at both . She will be missed.
Mandy Southerland
June 17, 2024
Autumn was such a beautiful woman inside and out. She cared about others. She loved her kids with all her heart. She never had anything bad to say about anyone. She was a warrior and many of us loved and appreciated her! She will forever be in our hearts.
Lori Champion
June 17, 2024
Autumn was a dear, sweet friend to me. I will miss her more than words can express. You are at peace, dear sweet soul, but oh how you will be missed.
Gidget Fox
June 17, 2024
Autumn was a wonderful soul. Her & I arranged for the horses to get hay when the tornadoes hit in 2011 along with some other things at that time. She help my mom & I with Health insurance many times. She was a wonderful neighbor & friend. We had many great chats! My son fixed her vehicle several times. Rest easy RIP
Una Seckler
June 17, 2024
I worked with Autumn at State Farm for years. She was a kind, compassionate, wonderful person who treated others with respect. I will miss her.
Michelle
June 17, 2024
Sending many prayers to Taylor and Hunter. Your mom was such a sweet soul. I'm glad I got to know her.
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