Lessie Jo Smith

August 31, 1928-September 23, 2024

Lessie Jo Smith, 96 of Tylertown, MS passed away Monday, September 23, 2024. She was born Friday, August 31, 1928 to the late Houston and Dixie Miller. Along with her parents she is also preceded in death by her loving husband Vernon Smith, brothers Olton Miller and Ray Miller, and two sisters Johnnie Mae Smith and Evelyn Talley.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 from 10:30 AM until 12:00 PM at Calvary Temple Pentecostal Church, 31 Hwy 48 West, Tylertown, MS. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 12:00 PM at Calvary Temple Pentecostal Church in Tylertown, MS. Burial will follow in Wood Cemetery in Tylertown, MS. Bro. Jacob Gros and Bro. Keith Smith will officiate. Capps Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Lessie enjoyed working in her flower garden, especially her daylilies, gardening, reading, going to church, cooking, hosting holiday events, and spending time with her loved ones.

Survivors include her son, Joel Smith (Barbara);  daughters, Joan Ugrinich (Rob), Jill Hill (Steve), Judy Blailock (Joe)and Joy Smith ;  sister, Jeannie Miller;  grandsons, Scott Thomas, Joel C. Smith (Rita), Mark Hill (Joy), Mathew Hill and Shane Blailock;  granddaughters, Juanita Freeman (Troy), Leslie Smith, Jamie Klump (Jason), Jennifer Schilling (Eric), Laura Beth Caver (Jo), Jamie Kidwell (Greg) and Tracey Prince; 21 great grandchildren; 5 great great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild on the way; along with a host of nieces, nephews, friends, and loving family.

Pallbearers will be Mark Hill, Mathew Hill, Shane Blailock, Joel C. Smith, Eric Schilling, and Brandon Smith.

Honorary pallbearers will be Scott Thomas and Justin Smith.