Barbara J. Smith

Sadly Barbara Jean Smith 93, passed away on Friday, August 4, 2023 in the comfort of her own home with her family by her side. She was born September 12, 1929 in Los Angeles, California to Harold and Mable (Watkins) Howard. She was the youngest of five kids. Barbara graduated from high school, class of 1947. Mom loved camping and playing bingo every Sunday at Seven Feathers Casino. She also was a mother of eight children Jack Smith, Debbie McAndrews, Pam Vener, Sue Bohn, Johnny Smith, Patty Hoppins, Donnie Smith and Bobbie Contreras. Barbara was also a grandmother of thirtyone grandchildren; fiftyone great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren and one niece. Mom spread love and happiness no matter where she went. she had two heart surgeries and a valve replacement. In 2003 she was diagnosed with breast cancer and had two surgeries to remove the mass. She also had Covid, pneumonia and sepsis this year. And she made through all of it. She was the most amazing women I knew. Mom is and always will be missed until we all see each other in heaven.