Jessie Heath Smith, 82, passed away June 28, 2014. She was the beloved wife of Albert L. Smith for 62 years. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Jesse and Lillian (Russell) Heath. She was the mother of Rhonda D. Smith, Alinda S. Ward and Albert L. Smith, II; grandmother of 6; great-grandmother of 4; and sister of Sally Mabray. She was the sister of the late Janet Gordon.
Prior to retirement, Mrs. Smith was employed as a Personnel Officer for the former Hospital Trust Bank. She later served as an Administrative Judge for the State of Rhode Island and was also an active member of the Olney Street Baptist Church.
Visitation and funeral will be held Wednesday from 9-11 a.m. in the Olney Street Baptist Church, 100 Olney Street, Providence immediately followed by a service at 11 a.m. Graveside burial in Swan Point Cemetery, Providence.
