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Averil Gwenette Smith Dies

With deep love and profound sorrow, we announce passing of Averil Gwenette Smith on Sept. 15, 2025. 

Averil Gwenette Smith

She is survived by Husband Raymond A. Smith; Children: Orville Webster, Alvery Smith, Casey Smith, Shermon Smith; Grandchildren: Leon Pennyfeather, Jilyssa Smith Cross, Alonte Smith, Lorenz Smith Brothers-in-Law Conrad Hodge, Sheridan Smith, Burnet Hodge, Kennedy Hodge; Sisters-insLaw Shirley Hodge Ryan, Marcia Hodge, Eglantine Vanterpool; Daughter-in-laws: Patricia Webster, Nicole Smith, Ana Cristina Garcia; Great-Grandchildren: Leandra Pennyfeather, Kayla Pennyfeather, Daken Pennyfeather, Phoenix Pennyfeather, Jaylyn Cross; Extended Children: John Garcia, Tristan Montalvo, Tony Samuel; Extended Grandchildren: Taj Alexander Garcia, Matteo Corralez, Antonio Samuel, Jr.

Funeral service will be held on  Oct. 5 Philadelphia SDA Church #5 Raphune Hill 

St. Thomas, VI 00802 Viewing: 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Service: 10 a.m. Internment Eastern Cemetery, Smith Bay, St. Thomas, VI 00802

Arrangements will be provided by Turnbull’s Funeral Home.

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