Alice Smith of Powhatan, VA, passed away peacefully in her home on July 21, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles W. “Chuck” Smith Jr.; her parents, Q.C. and Angelina Taddei; and her brothers, Arthur and William Taddei. She is survived by her sons, Chris and David Smith (Stephanie); grandchildren, Katherine and Charlie Smith; and beloved friend, Melissa Shelton.
Alice was born in Newport, Rhode Island, and graduated from Salve Regina University and East Carolina University. She served as an officer in the Navy and later worked as a stock broker.
Alice was a certified Master Gardener and belonged to several gardening clubs, including the Shenandoah Garden Club, Powhatan Garden Club, Stonehenge Garden Club, and the Orchid Society. She also loved singing in the choir at Church of the Epiphany and Joyful Voices Chorus.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Joyful Voices Chorus, a community chorus for singers with dementia and their caregivers. To donate, visit joyfulvoiceschorus.org or mail to:
Joyful Voices Chorus
Attn: Treasurer
Salisbury Presbyterian Church
13621 W. Salisbury Rd.
Midlothian, VA 23113
