Of Buffalo, entered into rest on March 19, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Willie Smith; Devoted mother of Cassandra Briggs, Derek Summers, and the late Cornelius Briggs; Cherished grandmother and great-grandmother of many. Predeceased by her parents and 13 siblings, and 1 grandson. Also, survived by many loving nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Snyder Chapel), 4614 Main St., near Harlem Rd., on Thursday March 26, from 4-7 PM. Relatives and friends may visit the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 185 Kensington Ave. Buffalo, NY 14214 on Friday March 27, from 11 AM - 12 Noon where a Funeral Service will immediately follow at 12 Noon. Entombment Forest Lawn Cemetery.
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