Leslie Renee Smith Rich , 52, passed away, Tuesday, February 20,2024. A celebration of her life will be held Saturday, February 24, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at the Hickory Creek Church, followed by a lunch reception.
Leslie was Born in Lumberton, Mississippi on March 31, 1971, to Eddie Earl Smith and Betty Jo (Eaton) Smith.
Leslie grew up in a very close family where her cousins were like siblings and she loved them dearly, but she loved her little brother Karl fiercely. She often shared many great memories from her childhood of her baby brother and all of her cousins.
Leslie’s favorite title was “Mom”. Leslie loved her three boys passionately and they have no bigger supporter than their Mom. CJ, Tristan and Trace had all of her heart until her grandchildren came along. Leslie prided herself as being their “Mimi” and that became who she was.
Leslie loved her family. She loved family get-togethers and holidays and loved cooking for them. Leslie was a wonderful cook and loved feeding the hearts and belly’s of them all.
She is survived by her husband, Mark Anthony Rich, sons, Chandler Smith and wife Ashley, Tristan Trotter, and Trace Trotter and her “Bonus” son, Deondre May. Grandchildren, Zayden Gilbreath, Noah Gilbreath, Jaylen Smith, Carson Smith, Roran Trotter, Silas Trotter, Cailey Smith and Mylan Trotter and “Bonus” grandchildren, Dreycen May and Quinton May. Her father, Eddie Earl Smith and her sister-in-law, Lori Smith, her nieces, Lorin Stuart, Kaitlyn Smith, Korbin Stuart, Jillian Smith and great nephew, McCollum and great niece, Kreece, and numerous Aunts, Uncles and Cousins.
She is preceded in death by her Mother, Betty Jo Smith, her brother Karl Ray Smith, grandparents, James and Verma Jo Eaton and Glendora Carter and numerous aunts and uncles.
The family thanks you for your continued prayers.
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