Bernita Shauntel Johnson-Smith

Bernita Shauntel Johnson-Smith obituary, Cleveland, OH

Bernita Shauntel Johnson-Smith

Bernita Johnson-Smith Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by McDouguald Funeral Services on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Bernita Shauntel Johnson-Smith was born on January 18, 1982. Bernita transitioned from this life on August 16, 2025. She was a loving wife, daughter, mom, sister, aunt cousin and friend. Public Visitation will be Friday, August 29, 2025, in the Elizabeth Chapel at McDouguald Funeral Services located at 3612 E. 116th St. in Cleveland, OH 44105, from 4:00pm -7:00pm. Funeral Services will be on Saturday, August 30, 2025 at Rivers of Life Ministries, 24600 Lakeshore Cleveland, Oh 44123. Wake: 10:00am Funeral: 10:30am.
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