Lila Lee Smith

Lila Lee Smith obituary, Jonesboro, GA

Lila Lee Smith

Lila Smith Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Ford Stewart Funeral Home Inc. - Jonesboro on Oct. 25, 2025.
Mrs. Lila Lee Smith, age 84, of Fayetteville, passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2025. She was born on March 28, 1941 in Chicago to the late George H. and Mary Smith. She worked for American Hose and Hardware, Inc., and was a member of Charity Baptist Church. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert M. Smith. She is survived by her children, Kenneth L. (Theresa) Smith of Peachtree City, Robert Mark (Mindy) Smith of Newnan, Leslie Dean (Debora) Smith of Florida, Mary Lynn (Marc) Braga of Senoia; grandchildren, Michael Johnson, Justin Smith, Brad (Jessi) Smith, Kirsten Smith, Peyton Smith, Myles Wilson; great grandchildren, Ally Ann, Alayna, Jaxton and extended family and friends. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 AM on Monday, October 27, 2025 in the Chapel of Ford Stewart Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 10-11 AM prior to the Service. Interment will be at Fairview Memorial Gardens in Stockbridge, GA.

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