Mrs. April Selena Smith

Mrs. April Selena Smith, age 57, of Rome, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026, peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family.

Mrs. Smith was born in Newport News, Virginia, on April 5, 1968, daughter of the late Herman Percell McCraw and Barbara Ann Warren McCraw. Along with her father, she is preceded in death by one grandchild, Amari Parson.

Mrs. Smith was a person who had a a big heart. She would give everything she had to someone else if she thought it would help them. This was evident in the 17 years she worked in the medical field where she unselfishly gave her time, energy, and love to those who she tended. She truly exemplified her favorite color yellow because she was a bright spot of happiness everywhere she went. April brought so much to those around her, from fun with her jokes to laughter lighting up the room she was in, her upbeat personality was always a highlight. She was a hard worker and later in life, she moved out of the nursing area and into a truck, following her Daddy's footsteps, she then spent 15 years behind the wheel. April was many things: smart, funny (hilarious actually), helpful, thoughtful, and loving. Her love knew no boundaries and whether it be spending time with her only sister, playing with her grandchildren, having deep conversations with her daughter, or being the life of the party, she gave 100%. In her downtime, she could be found sitting outside enjoying nature, walking in the parks, or visiting the aquarium. Her hobbies included listening to R&B - Mary J. Blige was her go to, watching comedy shows and Discovery Channel and she loved football - the Pittsburgh Steelers was her favorite team! 

Survivors include her mother, Barbara Ann McCraw; husband, David Smith Jr.; one daughter, Chanel Tanisha Smith (Cedrick Williams); two sons, Jarell Debias Smith and Davon Lamar Smith; eight grandchildren, Kasiyah Parson, Akeem Parson Jr., Deborah Parson, Daron East, Travon East Jr., Echo Williams, Avah Smith, Amari Smith; one sister, LaTonya Hernandez; special friend since childhood, Cheryl "Michelle" Dubrey and her husband Cedric, extended family and friends also survive.

In accordance with her wishes, Mrs. Smith was cremated and further services will be announced once finalized.

You may leave the family online condolences at www.reynoldsfhrome.com

Reynolds Funeral Home is honored to be charge of the arrangements for Mrs. April Selena Smith.