CHERYL ANN LONDON SMITH

Cheryl Ann London Smith, age 74, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Monday, March 10, 2025, at Ochsner Medical Center Main Campus. She was a native of Harvey, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Cheryl was a proud graduate of Lincoln High School Class of 1968. She continued her studies at Southern University at New Orleans, where she earned a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree. She was employed as a department manager with D. H. Holmes Department Store for many years, before she gained employment with the Jefferson Parish Public School System, from which she retired as a Student Records Manager at West Jefferson High School. Cheryl was a lifelong faithful and active member of Evening Star Missionary Baptist Church, where she was President of the Usher and Beautification Ministries, and served on the Women Day Committee and various other committees. She will be remembered for her love and dedication to her family, church and community. Devoted and proud mother of Rev. Norman Duhon Smith and Natacha Paige (Fitzgerald) Young; she was also instrumental in the rearing of Jonique Johnson and Fenetra Jones. Loving and doting grandmother of India London Paige (Kane) Tenorio and Kolby Shears. Daughter of the late Percy Pierre and Louise London Pierre. Beloved sister of Danette Pierre, Tanya Pierre, Paulette Pierre, Percy Pierre, Jr., and the late Eric Pierre. Niece of Gloria Mae London and the late Louberta London Williams, Valeria London Ellison, Lucille London Brooks, Irving and Melvin London. Cousin of Daren (Blanche) Johnson, Brian (Teran) Johnson, Florence Prout, Linda McDonald, Hilda Crosby, and Rev. Dr. Harold Ellis Clark, Sr. Godmother of Veantha Dumas Webber. Devoted childhood friend of the late Loretta Smith Jackson. Cheryl is also survived by her friends who she often talked with and gave advice on fashion and design, Melba Alexander, Beverlee Daisey, Dianne Fennidy, Diane Stewman, Clithua Dibbles, Ella Mae Coleman, Greta Jones, Hazel Ann Roussell, and host of niece, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family, also pastors, officers and members of Evening Star Missionary Baptist Church, Little Zion Missionary Baptist Church #3, and all neighboring churches; members of Louisiana Freedmen Missionary and Westside Missionary Baptist Associations; faculty, staff and students of Dwight Eisenhower Charter School and Belle Chasse Middle School are invited to attend the Homegoing Celebration at Evening Star Missionary Baptist Church, 817 Grefer Avenue, Harvey, LA on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at 10:00a.m. Pastor Keith Paul Stewman, officiating. Viewing will be held from 8:00a.m.-10:00a.m. Only at the church. Interment: Evening Star Cemetery #2-Harvey, LA Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service, 230 Monroe St. Gretna, LA To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com

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