Julia Rhea Smith, 66, of Indianapolis, passed away on August 19, 2017 at Community Heart and Vascular Hospital. She was born on November 2, 1950 in Canton, Mississippi to Leslie and Sadie Smith.
Julia is survived by her children, Terry T. Smith (Gina), Gerald D. Smith (Diane), Tasha L. Smith, and Nicholas A. Glass; sisters, Katie Readus (Leotha), Ruby Johnson, Thelma Chaney and Minnie H. Smith; and 11 grandchildren and 1 great grandson. She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Michael D. Malone; sister, Flosie Harris; and brothers, Arthur Smith and Jesse E. Smith.
A memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 26 at Spirit of God Fellowship Church, 1010 Roosevelt Street, Gary, IN 46404.
Rosalie Conley says
Tasha and The Fellows, I am happy to have known your mother, Ms. Julia, even if it was only for a short while. She would make me laugh and she shared family stories. When I went to visit she would be watching the food channel. She and Tasha always looking up different recipes. You will be missed Ms. Julia by so many and you are loved by all. To God be the Glory for the Things that He has done. Family, may each of you find comfort in The Lord and keep your hand in God’s hand and he shall direct your paths. God Bless each of you individually and collectively.
Tabitha says
I am truly sorry for your lost,may God give you all the strength you Need…Ill continue to pray for you all..Stay Strong and be blessed😍😘
Severia Peachie Scott says
My condolences go out to the entire family. I ask GOD to comfort you all and give you the strength to cope with your loss. I grew up with Terry, Gerald and Tasha and Julia and Sadie were like my second Mama and Grandma❤️ GOD called her home and we all know the GOD we serve makes no mistakes… no more pain and no more suffering! Although she will be missed, we will never forget her and the way she loved her friends and family. R.I.H. Julia
Doris Hart Luckett of Canton, Mississippi says
I would like to extend my deepest condolences to the entire family of Julia Rhea Smith. My prayer is that each of you will continue to keep the faith in God and know that He will heal your broken hearts. I am praying for Julia’s children, grandchildren, my dear friend/sister Minnie, Katie, Thelma and her other siblings. God bless each of you.
Chris McCeader says
To The Entire Smith Family You All Have The Entire McCeader Family Condolences Ms. Judy As I Knew Her Was A Very Lively & Caring Women Who Loved Her Family She Is Now Resting With Granny & Mike I Love The Entire Smith Family
Rasheda says
My condolences goes to the family I will keep you all in my prayers. She was a woman and cared for people as if they were her own. Wishing you all strength at this time.
Barbara Gibson says
May God watch over all of you in this time. While it is a celebration of no more pain for your mom, it is sad to let go of one you loved so dearly. God be with you. May you find comfort in knowing that while she enriched your lives with her love, you also gave her all the love a mother could have ever asked for.
Love and peace be with you all.
Nina says
Gerald, you and the family have my deepest condolences with the lost of your mom. I pray that God brings you some comfort and peace during your grieving. Love you guys.
Tiffany L. Rodgers says
Words are never adequate in moments like these. We will say though, that our hearts go out to you, and we will always remember the joyous memories that we are privileged to have in knowing Julia.
May God’s peace be with you. Cherish the memories you created with her because I will always remember her for her caring and loving nature & beautiful smile. Please know that the Smith family are in our thoughts and prayers. Love Always Tiffany & family ❤️❤️❤️
Mrs. Renea Whitehead-Span says
I am honored to say a few words about my (Aunt Judy) she was cheerful, a fun-loving lady who was full of Life. She made everyone around her laugh whether it was a funny joke, or smile, she was a delight to be around. As a child I remember visiting my aunt in Gary Indiana almost every weekend. My mother and her sisters were very close which meant we got to spend a lot of time with her and my cousins. As I got older I was blessed to still be around her. She was an incredible cook, and when my aunt was diagnosed with cancer she was still very positive. Thank God for her relationship with you and I know she is in your loving hands. Tee you will be truly missed and I will love you forever, so I will not say goodbye, no I will not, I will say see you later when God calls me home, our family chain keeps breaking but it will link again.
Love your niece Renea who you named and helped raised.