Grace LeBlanc Smith

Grace is survived by her children: Susan Sinclair (Lewis) and Leland Smith (Tina); her grandchildren: Hunter Smith (Kylee), Ryan Smith (Rylee); her great grandchildren: Arthur Smith and Hudson Smith; her siblings-in-law: Wanda Smith (Delos), Larry Smith (Linda), Marshall Smith (Deborah), and M.D. Smith Jr. (Valerie); and a multitude of nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents A.P. and Tressie LeBlanc; and her spouse Roger Smith; her siblings-in-law: Patricia Lowrey (James), Dennis Smith (Ginny); and a nephew and niece.

Grace was involved in life! From a young age, she was a member of the softball team and pep squad. She participated in her children’s school functions throughout the years. As a Worthy Matron with the Order of the Eastern Star, she donated her considerable talents contributing to many charitable efforts. ABC Fundraising benefitted from Grace’s steadfast commitment to organizing people and functions to raise money for local groups. She worked for the LA DOTD in the legal department for many decades where she made many lifelong friendships. As many of us do, Grace struggled with her weight, but she found a wonderful support group in TOPS. Grace and Roger were Nikken reps focusing on total wellness. After Roger passed, Grace made more treasured friends though her church's widow group. Music was one of her loves and she devoted time to playing the piano, the bells, the ukulele, and the dulcimer. Grace was a long-time member of Florida Boulevard Baptist Church. Grace handled life with, well - grace. She even beat cancer multiple times.

Anyone who met Grace, says the same thing, “She’s the sweetest!”. She was loved by all who met her. Her smile brought joy to everyone. Her laugh was contagious and her generosity was unending. She was aptly nicknamed “Amazing Grace”.

Visitation will take place at Rabenhorst Funeral Home (11000 Florida Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70815) on Saturday, August 22, 2026 at 1:00pm. Services will be held at 2:00pm, reception to follow. Graveside burial will be held at Greenoaks Memorial Park at 10:00am on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 (9595 Florida Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70815).

In lieu of flowers, the family requests your consideration of a donation to the Lagniappe Dulcimer Society. Donations can be mailed to 14257 Bluff Road, Prairieville, LA 70769. Electronic donations can be made via Venmo to Mike at [email protected] (last 4 of phone number 8391). To receive a receipt for this tax-deductible donation, please notate it on your contribution.