Elizabeth "Leigh" Smith's Obituary
Elizabeth Alice Leigh Smith, age 43, of Austell passed away January 7, 2024.
Leigh was born in Lithia Springs to George “Dusty” Smith and Peggy Ann Smith. She grew up in the Mableton area and graduated from South Cobb High School.
Leigh was a quiet soul unless she really knew you. She loved country music and spent much of her time listening to her favorite country artists, one of which included Patty Loveless.
Leigh was preceded in death by her parents; Dusty and Peggy Smith; and brother, George Randy Smith. She is survived by her aunts and uncles, Junior Kennedy of Dallas, Patsy Tramel of Mableton, Phyllis Jordan of Acworth, and Wendy Strozier of Acworth; and many cousins, extended family, and friends.
A service honoring Leigh’s life will be held Thursday, January 11, 2:00 PM at Davis-Struempf Chapel with Pastor Shane Rakestraw officiating. Interment will follow the service at Barber Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 12:00 to 2:00 PM before the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations in Leigh’s memory be made to the American Heart Association at www.heart.org.
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