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1935
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2022
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Jenna Smith Obituary
She was a beloved mother to Teresa Marie Smith, and James Gregory Smith (Rachelle), loving grandmother of James Isaiah Smith, Katrina Diane Smith and Easton Rance Smith and great grandmother to Sebastian Smith, Zoey Todd, Sayla and Samara Smith. She was the daughter of the late William Ransom and Lelah Mamie James; sister of Evelyn Rogers (Orval; deceased), the late Mava Parsons (Lewis; deceased), Ellen Taylor (Leo; deceased), Joseph James (Pebble; deceased), Ransom James Jr (Dora; deceased), Paul James (Jean; deceased), and Polly Kay Moore (James; deceased). Jenna was the aunt of many nieces and nephews, and chosen adopted mother of many many more.
Jenna was a member of Sedalia First Baptist Church in Sedalia, Missouri. Home was wherever she was.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, February 19th, 2022 at 2:00 PM at Roach Funeral Home, 708 Braxton St, Gassaway, WV 26624 with Pastor Rick Garavaglia officiating. Graveside ceremony will follow at Sugar Creek Cemetery, Gassaway, WV.
Visitation will be one hour prior to service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Jenna's memory may be made to the American Heart Association (https://www.heart.org/) or the Primary Craniosynostosis – NORD (National Organization for Rare Disorders) (https://rarediseases.org/rare-diseases/primary-craniosynostosis/).
Words of comfort and fond memories may be extended to the family at www.roachfuneralhome.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Vickie Embree
February 16, 2022
I remember Jenna from Maplewood Church. Such a beautiful soul. My heartfelt condolences to all her family.
American Heart Association
February 14, 2022
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
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