Jeannette Leigh Smith

Jeannette Leigh Smith age 57 of Massillon, Ohio passed away August 26 at Cleveland Clinic following a long illness. Jeannette was born January 10th, 1962 to the Late Eleanor Harris Toles and Larry Ross. In addition, preceding Jeannette in death her grandparents Henry T Harris, and Willie Bell Harris Jones; Brothers Donnie E. Smith and Vernon W. Toles Jr. and sister Jean Toles. Jeannette leaves to cherish her memory a daughter Charla (Christian) Steward, Phyllis Smith, Paula McClain, her twin sister Annette Norris, Evette Toles, Mary (Christopher) Sanchez, Kelley Toles. Brothers Mitchell Toles, and Yahliv Ben Israel, and the love of her life, her two grandsons Christian Steward II (AKA Deuce), Kellen Steward, and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and other friends. Jeannette had many loves in life, she loved her family, cooking, hosting parties, traveling and LeBron James. Jeannette loved helping people and giving to those in need, you could always find her cooking and delivering food to anyone that asked. Jeannette was determined to live life to the fullest. She enjoyed cruising the Caribbean, vacationing in Florida, and her trip last month to Hawaii with family. Jeannette was employed by Lomeda Services, and a graduate of Stark State College. Jeannette graduated with honors earning a degree in Chemical Dependency, majoring as a Chemical Dependency Counselor. Jeannette never shied away from her past welcoming the opportunity for her Lord and Savior to use her story for His Glory! Amen! A home going celebration will be held on Saturday, August 31st from 3-4 p.m. at the Paquelet Funeral Home in Massillon. A service will begin promptly at 4 p.m. Paquelet Funeral Home 330-833-3222