Denise Smith

Denise M. Smith, age 54. Born on March 23, 1971 to Wilma and Joseph Coleman in Grand Rapid, Michigan. Denise was a very loving and caring, down to earth person. She liked to brighten people’s day. It was impossible to be around her and not know that she loved you.

Married to Emmett Smith since September 9, 2003 for 24 years.

She loved and enjoyed listening to jazz music. Her favorite band was the SOS Band, who she got from her sister, Kathlyn. She loved watching true crime shows and even falls asleep to them. Denise was a woman of mystery and determination.

She was loved by many and she will be missed. She was preceded in death by her (parents) Wilma and Joseph Coleman, (siblings) Bonnie White, Richard Smith, Michael Smith, Kathlyn Tyler.

Surviving (siblings) Patricia Griffin, Susan Smith, Victor Smith (Cristina), Bobbie Edwards, Kimberly Edwards, Bennie Edwards, Kenny Edwards, Lance Edwards, Aunt Willie Bea Smith, and countless nieces, nephews and friends who held a special place in her heart.

And last but not least, her children, Jazmyn Smith, Dawntae Smith, and Cooper Smith.