Geraldine Smith

Geraldine “Gerrie” Smith passed away after an extended illness on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at the age of 84. She was preceded in death by her parents, George J. Smith and Geraldine B. Smith, her daughter Melanie Smith Trahan and her granddaughter, Bridgette Laine Trahan. Gerrie is survived by her devoted husband of 66 years, Melwin Smith, her sons, George Rayford Smith (Beckey), Gene Ray Smith, son-in-law Gabriel N. Trahan, Jr., grandchildren Melissa Trahan Ferrara (Joey), George Rayford Smith II (Jackie), LeeAnn White (Clint), Frances Veronica Smith, Annie “Mackie” Smith and Rayford B. Smith II and great-grandchildren Melanie Ferrara, Sophie White, Kate Smith, Sadie White and Caroline Smith. Born in New Orleans, Gerrie was a long time resident of Metairie, Louisiana and most recently, Franklinton, Louisiana. She was always active in the PTA of her children’s schools and was a member of TOPS in Metairie and Hammond, Louisiana, serving as State President. She served numerous years as a local polling commissioner and was a faithful member of Bridgedale Baptist Church in Metairie and later Hillcrest Baptist Church in Franklinton. Aside from her family, her joy and passion in life was dancing, having trained, performed and even taught dancing for almost 70 years. She will be missed by all those who were fortunate enough to know her. The family would like to thank the staff at St. Anthony’s Gardens, Pontchartrain Health Care Center and especially Shellie Daniel for their dedicated care and friendship this past year. A private burial will be held with a memorial service and celebration of her life to be held at a later date.

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