Elizabeth Jane Smith

Elizabeth Jane Smith, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2024, at the age of 56. Born as Elizabeth Jane Vining in Jefferson County, Birmingham, Alabama, on March 22, 1968, she touched the lives of many with her kind heart and unwavering spirit.

Affectionately known as Lisa, she spent her formative years traveling the country due to her father's military service. It was in California, particularly in San Pedro, that she so found her true home, captivated by the beaches and the natural beauty of the state. Lisa's love for nature led her to live on a sailboat during her young adult years, embodying the adventurous nature that defined her.

In San Bernardino County, California, Lisa met the love of her life, Bradley Kent Smith, with whom she shared a ranch-style home in Hesperia. Their home, adorned with a garden blooming with purple irises, rosemary bushes, pink roses, and marigolds, was a sanctuary for their family and friends. Lisa's nurturing spirit extended beyond her garden, as she lovingly cared for a menagerie of animals, embodying her passion for life and living creatures.

Throughout her diverse career, which included roles as a nanny, nurse, teacher's aide, pharmacy technician, and social worker, Lisa touched countless lives with her warmth and compassion. Her clients cherished her deeply, drawn to her infectious enthusiasm and unwavering support. Above all, Lisa was a devoted mother, embracing not only her own children but also their friends as her own.

Elizabeth Jane Smith is survived by her devoted spouse, Bradley Kent Smith; her loving father, James Dennis Vining; her caring mother, Gladys Jane Chappell; her supportive brother, James Destry Vining; and her cherished children, Levi Brent Smith, Grace Mackenzie Luna, Maxwell Lee Karmelich, Roxanne Elizabeth Karmelich Anderson, Katrina Marie Gonzalez, Steven Patrick Smith, and Anthony Steven Smith.

A celebration of Elizabeth Jane Smith's life will be held on Friday, May 10, 2024, at 3:00 pm at Desert View Memorial Park (11478 Amargosa RD, Victorville, CA 92392), followed by a reception at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 5:30 pm (10862 Maple Ave.

Hesperia, Ca 92345. Refreshments and food will be provided. All are welcome to join in honoring her memory.

Please, feel free to bring a desert to share in honor of Lisa.

For further inquiries or to offer condolences, please contact the family at +1 (714) 485-8425