JOYCE ANN SMITH

Joyce Ann Smith transitioned peacefully into eternal rest on Thursday, September 17, 2020 at the age of 69 with her loving family at her side. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Joyce was a retired Dietary Cook with Heritage Nursing Home. She was a member of St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church in Marrero, where she served as an usher.  Beloved spouse of Vernal Smith, Sr. Devoted mother of Kendal Smith and the late Vernal Smith, Jr. Daughter of the late Leon Smith and Mary Zeno Wallace. Loving sister of Issac Smith, Robert Smith, Mary Vining, Veronica Washington, and the late Mathilda Harris.  Niece of the late Ruby Howard and Olivia Joseph, who was also her godmother. Joyce is also survived by 5 grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family, also pastors, officers, and members of St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church and all neighboring churches are invited to attend the Funeral Service at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, 1013 Robinson Avenue Marrero, LA on Friday, September 25, 2020 at 10:00a.m. Visitation will begin at 9:00a.m. until service time at the church.  Interment: Woodlawn Park Memorial Cemetery-Westwego, LA  Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe St. Gretna, LA  To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com.

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