Vurtonya Lashette Smith

Vurtonya LaShette Smith entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at the age of 47. She was a native of Natchez, MS and a lifelong resident of New Orleans, LA. Vurtonya was a graduate of Southern University at New Orleans and a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. She was employed as a Social Worker at West Jefferson Medical Center. Loving mother of Tracey Smith and Eric Trosclair. Beloved daughter of Lenard and Joanne Smith. Granddaughter of the late Evangeline Smith, Monroe DeFrance, Clifton and Rose E. Jackson. Sister of Lenard Smith, Jr. and Claresa L. Smith Williams; also survived by a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family, also pastors, officers, and members of Regular Baptist Church, St. Stephen Missionary Baptist Church and all neighboring churches; Sorors of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; employees of West Jefferson Medical Center are invited to attend the Celebration of Life on Monday, May 20, 2019 at St. Stephen Missionary Baptist Church, 1738 L. B. Landry Blvd., New Orleans, LA on Monday, May 20, 2019 at 11:00a.m. Pastor Norman Francis, host pastor; Pastor T. A. Hodge, officiating Visitation will begin at 9:00a.m. until service time at the church. Interment: Will be Private
Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe St. Gretna, LA To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com.