Ms. Cheryl Denise Smith

Our hearts were saddened by the passing of our loved one, Ms. Cheryl Denise Smith, 62, of Petersburg, VA.  She departed this life suddenly on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at Bon Secours Saint Mary’s Hospital, Richmond, Virginia.   

Cheryl attended Petersburg Public Schools and attended numerous community activities.  She enjoyed watching TV, listening to music (the late Natalie Cole being her favorite artist), eating, singing and dancing.  She also enjoyed spending holidays and special occasions with her family and friends whom she loved dearly.  She was a kind hearted, cheerful person with a hearty laugh.

She was predeceased by her parents Herbert Mallory and Dorothy M. Smith, son Johnathan Smith, grandparents Percy and Lessie M. Smith and Rebecca Mallory, uncles Willie Smith, James Smith and Barbara Heath.  

Cheryl leaves to cherish her memories to her children, Timothy Smith(ReJeina) of Hopewell Virginia, Jamaal Smith(Carlotte) of Waverly Virginia, Tiffany Smith of Chesterfield Virginia, Kendra Kiara Foster(Will) of Maryland, Damien Smith of Chicago;  grandchildren, Tyquan Smith, Daquan Smith, Timiya Smith, Timothy Smith, Jr.,  Jamaal Goode, Jaden Smith, Jamon Lee-Folks, Tahmondre Sykes, Wesley Sykes, Jr., Trayvon Sykes, Lynaiah Bailey, Kanye Smith, Kali Smith,  great grandchildren, Haizel Goode, Haiden Goode, Harmony Goode, Ty’Layjah Smith, Tyquan Smith, Jr., Chase Smith, Legacy Smith; brothers whom she loved and adored Keith and Kermit Smith, devoted and caring aunt, Shelverden Smith and uncle, Percy Smith; cousins that she truly adored Cynthia Patterson and Terri Mallory; a host of aunts, devoted cousins, nieces, nephews, friends and extended family members,  among the specially devoted, Gail Ledbetter, Alicia Turner, Anne Wilson and Katherine Tucker. 

The family wishes to thank Bon Secours Southside Medical Center and Saint Mary’s hospitals.

Celebration of  Life service for Ms. Cheryl Denise Smith will be held at 1:00 p.m.  Friday, December 27, 2024 at Trinity Missionary Baptist Church of God In Christ, 233 Halifax Street, Petersburg, Virginia. Bishop Jeffrey L. Dodson, Sr., Pastor, Officiant and  Rev. Brenda Cherry, Eulogist, Third Baptist Church , Petersburg Virginia.

Interment to follow at Dinwiddie Memorial Park 7324 Church Rd,  Petersburg, Virginia.

A public viewing will be held on Thursday, December 26, 2024  at the J. L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment, 25824 Greensville Avenue, Petersburg, Virginia, from 5 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.

The family is ask relatives friends to assemble at the funeral establishment on the day of service at 11:45 a.m.

At the family request please omit all food.

Service may be viewed by Live Stream at/https://www.jldodsonandsons.com/LiveStream http://www.facebook.com/jldodsonandsons

Professional funeral services have been entrusted to the staff of the J.L. Dodson and Son Funeral Establishment, 25824 Greensville Avenue, Petersburg, Virginia, Bishop Jeffrey L. Dodson, Sr., Funeral Director., (434)799-9262.

Online condolences may be registered at www.jldodsonandsons.com.

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