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Helen V. Smith

1942 - 2023

Helen V. Smith obituary, 1942-2023, City Of Richmond, VA

BORN

1942

DIED

2023

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Henrico, Virginia

Helen Smith Obituary

SMITH, Helen V., born in Buckingham County in July, 1942, died February 28, 2023. She resided her lifetime in the deeply-rooted Historic Washington Park Community in the City of Richmond. Helen Smith was predeceased by her mother and father, Peggy "Patty" Vauters and Harold Harper; her soulmate and husband of more than fifty years, Eugene Christopher Smith; and her beloved eldest son, Antonio Dennis Vauters. Helen is survived by her loving and youngest son, William Douglas Vauters. Her Celebration of Life will be held at Forest Lawn Rotunda located on 4000 Pilots Lane, Richmond, Virginia, 23222, at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, March 7, 2023.

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Mar. 5, 2023.

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Dorothy fields

June 13, 2025

To the family was not aware you had passed on from this world you were always so kind to me. I keep up with Dennis girl they so sweet I miss him so much thank you Mrs Helen love Dorothy

Rayford Harris Jr.

March 7, 2023

To the Smith Family,
My wife and I are saddened by your loss. Mrs. Smith has been a wonderful neighbor since 1981 when we move in across Piney Road. Upon the death of my father, she (and Icey) sent wonderful condolences and we greatly appreciated it. Your loss is Heaven's gain, where she will cast a shining light for all of us to see. Cherish all the memories and may she enjoy her peaceful rest.
Rayford & Amy Harris

Mary Smith

March 5, 2023

To the family of Helen Smith, Helen has been a wonderful friend and neighbor to me for 45 plus years. I will miss our daily phone calls and all that we shared with each other. It really meant the world to me. May the love of family and friends bring you comfort today and for the days ahead. Helen and Icy will truly be missed by me.
Mary Smith

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Forest Lawn Rotunda

4000 Pilots Lane, Richmond, VA

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8500 Staples Mill Road, Henrico, VA 23228

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