Sonia Smith
Celebrating the Life of

Sonia Smith

October 16, 1957 - April 13, 2023

Obituary

Sonia Smith passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2023, at the age of 65. She was born on October 16, 1957, in Manchester, Jamaica. She served as a social worker for the Department of Children's Services until her retirement in 2016. Sonia subsequently moved to Jamaica and was a professor in the Social Work Department of Northern Caribbean University.

Sonia enjoyed reading, sharing knowledge, and making a difference in the lives of those around her. She was preceded in death by her son, Kevin Watson (2006), and is survived by her children, Richard and Rhondeen Smith. Sonia also leaves behind her brother Trevor and her sisters Lauralee (Mark), Carmeta (Desmond), Maureen, Janet, Dawn, Brenda (Desmond), Karla, Audrey, Rosie, and Erica; her former husband and father of her children, Herbert Smith; her most faithful friend Lorna Wallen; and numerous cousins, co-workers, and friends.

Family and friends whose lives were touched by Sonia were invited to celebrate her life at Northern Caribbean University Gymnasium on Friday, April 28, 2023, at 11:30 a.m. Please wear bright colors. The link to the stream will be provided prior to the service.

Live Steam Link: https://www.youtube.com/live/Ak_QUDFOuQ0?feature=share

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Condolences

  • "Live Stream of Memorial Service: https://www.youtube.com/live/Ak_QUDFOuQ0?feature=share"

    Rupert Salmon

    "My cousin and my longtime friend! Distance separated us over the years but I’ll have fond memories of all our talks, prayers, girl jokes and your seriousness although not serious! RIP Sonia! It won’t be too long until the trumpet of the Lord shall sound and death will be no more. My condolences..."

    Claudette Swaby
    Cousin

  • "Dear family, Cultivate restfulness, and commit the keeping of your souls unto God as unto a faithful Creator. He will keep that which is committed to His trust. He is not pleased to have us cover His altar with our tears and complaints. You have enough to praise God for already, if you do not see a..."

    Diana McKoy
    Friend

    "May God's love make your grief bearable."

    Mark Taylor
    Sibling-In-Law

  • "“I serve a Risen Savior” Who will one day receive us as immortal beings to live with Him in His glorious kingdom. We send our sincerest condolences to the Johnson - Smith family, especially to Sonia’s kids and siblings. Sonia said her goodby but the hope we all have in Jesus Christ is sure and secur..."

    Pamella Johnson
    Cousin

    "My sincerest condolences Richard and Rhondeen. Have hope in tomorrow, have faith in the everlasting, and take comfort in the love of friends and family...."

    Lauralee Taylor
    Sibling