Connie Jewel Smith, 46, passed away at her residence on Caney Lake on December 19, 2024. She was a devoted wife and mother with a caring spirit. Connie touched the lives of everyone she met, becoming a mother figure to many young people. She was a faithful member of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Weston, Louisiana, and loved the Lord deeply. Connie enjoyed hunting, fishing, and had a passion for horses. Her caring nature and love for others will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

Survivors include her husband, Joe S. Smith; daughter, Carrie Alexis Smith; father, Joe M. Ghio; sister, Betty Goudeau (Mike); brother-in-law, William Smith (Renee), brother-in-law, Ron Smith; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Connie was preceded in death by her mother, Ginger (Goudeau) Ghio; mother-in-law, Chikako Smith; and grandparents, Virginia and Pete Goudeau.

Friends may visit with the family on Sunday, December 22, 2024 at Ebenezer Baptist Church near Weston, from 5:30 PM until 8:00 PM.  The funeral service will begin at 10:30 AM at Ebenezer Baptist on Monday, December 23, 2024 with Bro. Chris Lee officiating. Burial will follow in the Ebenezer Cemetery.

Serving as pallbearers will be Thomas Lay, Bryan Lay, Tyler Lay, Joe Bowman, Andy Roan and Jay Bryan.