Ms. Lisa Gail Smith

Lisa Gail Smith was born on July 8th, 1965, at Kings County Hospital to the late Carolyn Margaret Howard and the late John Hugo Smith. She departed this life at her home in the late evening on Tuesday, September 27th, 2022. She was comforted and surrounded by her family and loved ones. She is preceded in death by her beloved sister and best friend, Opal Joanna Smith. Lisa spent her formative years with her mother and siblings in Coney Island, Brooklyn New York. Her educational path took her through public school at Far Rockaway High School when she graduated in ‘84. She then matriculated to Inter-borough college where she received her Associate degree in ‘87, and lastly at Shaw University in North Carolina, where she received her Bachelor of Science in business administration and management in ‘10. She was extremely excited and proud to return to college and receive her bachelor's degree. Lisa worked for the Durham housing authority as a respected and beloved property manager for 14 years. Outside of her career and employment commitment, she enjoyed spending time in her kitchen cooking meals for her loved ones. Lisa also enjoyed shopping for items such as clothing, and jewelry and she had a true eye for home décor. This was a true testament to her taste and style. Lisa Smith gave birth to four beautiful children; Jenell, Jordan, Teri, and Justin, and She leaves behind four grandchildren; Jaylin, Kynsley, Jonah, and Tori, whom she loved dearly. Lisa also leaves behind her siblings John, April, Nadine, and Hope. Lisa Gail Smith, a mother, a grandmother, a sister, an aunt, and a friend touched the souls of many in her lifetime. while you felt her love from across the room, she had no problem telling you exactly what was on her mind. It is not often that you come across someone who had a prepossessing spirit like hers. She will be deeply missed by her loved ones, but will forever and always remain in our hearts and memory. Services to celebrate the life of Ms. Lisa Gail Smith will take place on Thursday, October 6, 2022, at St. Joseph AME Church, 2521 Fayetteville Street, Durham, North Carolina 27707; Family Visitation 11:00 a.m., Celebration of Life Service 12:00 p.m. Interment will take place in Mebane Memorial Garden. Please keep this family in your thoughts and in your prayers.

Ms. Lisa Gail Smith

July 8, 1965 - September 27, 2022