Jeannette Marie Smith, age 77, of Palm Harbor, Florida, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2024, after an ongoing battle with breast cancer. Born on August 25,1947, in St. Petersburg, Florida, to Harry Thomas and Daisy Jean Thomas, Jeannette was a beacon of love and strength throughout her life.
Jeannette was happily married to her husband, David Bliss Smith, for 59 years. Together, they built a beautiful family, and she is survived by their children: Randall, Tammie, Raymond, and Cameron; her son-in-law, Richard; Daughter in-law, Karla, her grandchildren—Brittni, Kassandra, Megan, Tiffani, Ryan, Shelbi, Cameron, Ashley, Richard, Victoria, Lynsie, Raymond, Wyatt and Dalton; her great grandchildren Jackson, Levi, Makenna, Kerrick, Lincoln, Finley, and Emma; and her siblings, William, Sharron, and Jerry, as well as her sister-in-law, Sharon.
A lifelong realtor and property manager, Jeannette was dedicated to her work and the community she served. She attended Anchor Church of Safety Harbor, where she shared her unwavering faith and her greatest passion: ensuring that everyone had a ticket into heaven. Her dedication to helping those in need was evident in her life’s work and her efforts to spread the love and word of God.
Jeannette faced her illness with grace and strength, inspiring all who knew her with her steadfast faith and positive spirit. Her legacy of love, kindness, and support for those around her will forever be cherished.
A celebration of Jeannette’s life will be held on October 13, 2024, at 4:30 PM at Anchor Church of Safety Harbor. She will be laid to rest on October 16, 2024, at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, Florida.
Dear Family,
I knew your family pretty much all my life. Thomas family were great people. I know Jeanette was a true fighter with that cancer. I know she is up with mom and dad now. God bless you at this time.
Gloria (Whirle) Lupi
Dear Thomas Family,
My condolences to you and your family. Jeanette was a great person and she fought so hard. I pray she is out of pain and with her mom and dad now. God be with you at this time.
Marvin Whirle
I met the Smith family when they moved to Palm Harbor. We were neighbors and I was one of Jeannette’s first listings. A few years later I became a Realtor. I always enjoyed dealing with Jeannette and David. They were down to earth and enjoyable to be around. There is no one in this world like a mother. Jeannette was a special woman, and she will be with us always.