Mrs. Sharon Denise Smith was born on June 27, 1972, in Covington to the late Mr. Sherry Smith and Ms. Dorothy L. Nolley Lowe.

She attended Newton County Schools and was employed by United States Postal Service. She enjoyed spending time with family, dancing and loved playing sports. Sharon was a competitive spirit. She never met a stranger that didn’t turn into her friend. 

She leaves to cherish her fondest memories, her loving spouse, Cedric Smith; whom she referred to as her “Chocolate bar,” one son, Christian (Te’unna) Smith; five daughters, Shereka (Ronald) Bridges, Shamara, Asia, S’Khia Hardeman and Ce’mone Smith; five grandchildren, Aleriah, Cameron, Caiden, Camden and Brooklyn; father-in-law, Micheal Braswell; mother-in-law, Priscilla Smith; siblings, Cheryl Lackey, Candice (Anthony) Gibbs, Tammie (Willie) King, Tracy (Beverly) Smith; two brothers-in-law, Patrick Clark and Antwain (Carnishia) Smith; grandmother-in-law, Lona Smith and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends.

Friends are Earthly blessings, responding and caring in moments of despair. Our family will forever be grateful for your friendship expressed in so many ways during the passing of our loved one. Your prayers, visits, calls, flowers, cards and other acts of love are sources of strength and consolation. Thank You, May God grant all of you his richest blessings.

A funeral service was held at noon Saturday, Nov. 24 at Sims Chapel Baptist Church, in Covington, with the Rev. Cecil J. Rozier officiating.