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Malinda Smith Obituary
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Malinda leaves to cherish many loving memories, her two daughters, Summer and Khrystal Beasley; son Henry Harmon; three grandchildren, Jade, Sophie and Zane Simmons; father, Lester (Loretta) Beasley and mother, Carrie Johnson; sisters, Lisa Beasley and Quonta Beasley and brothers Louis Beasley, Keith (Crystal) Beasley, Kevin (Dawn) Beasley; a host of other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her brother, Lee Johnson.
Services will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, November 15, 2025 at Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc. 200 N. Johnston Ave. Visitation 12:00 noon until the time of service.
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Upcoming Events
Nov
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Visitation
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc.
200 N. Johnston Ave, Rockford, IL 61101
Send FlowersNov
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1:00 p.m.
Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc.
200 N. Johnston Ave, Rockford, IL 61101
Send FlowersServices provided by
Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc.Only 5 days left for delivery to next service.