Tawana V. Smith

On January 25, 1967 the world changed for the best. Tawana Tina Smith (Lady T) was born to William and Mary McCorkle. They immediately realized this exceptionally beautiful, vocal little human was stealing the hearts of everyone in her presence. She was so amazing that her parents decided they wanted more little people like her.

Tawana wanted us to let you all know that her work here is done and she escaped this realm we call earth on May 20, 2021. She received a call that afternoon for an appointment for a place she will not be returning from. The offer was so magnificent that she could not refuse it. The reward for accepting the call came with a huge sign on bonus that includes a reunion with family and friends she has not seen in forever. It also came with the blessing of not having to wear a mask every time she left the house.

She leaves behind two children, daughter Meisha and son Kyle. She also leaves behind her grandchildren whom she would cut someone behind. Xavier Smith, Nia Johnson, Willow Paul, Ellie Swenson and Everett Swenson. She did not care if you were the parent, she would hurt you behind her grandbabies. She loved the babies, all babies whether they were hers are a close friend. She took care of all children as if they were her own.

Tawana was world renowned for her lack of patience, slick comments, and fighting, hoarding and obsessive cleanliness. Your best bet was to not come for her because she never backed down from a fight regardless of who you were or where you were. That side of her often had you questioning your life choices. Everyone knew exactly where you stood with her. She liked you or she didn’t. Often times she would leave us guessing but the one thing you never guessed about was whether she loved you or not.

After High school Tawana was given two options, go to Jail or go to the Army. Needless to say she raised her right hand swearing to defend the constitution of the United States in 1985. But just like everything she did in life she excelled at it. She changed her MOS a few times but ultimately did her time and retired when she was ready. During her journey in the Army she made everyone she came in contact with feel loved and if she liked you she brought you into her web she called family. Once declared family she loved you and cussed you if you were doing wrong.

She will be sorely missed and survived by her two brothers, her sister a host of nieces and nephews and her role dog and cousin Michelle.

She was preceded in death by her loving mother Mary McCorkle and father William McCorkle.

A funeral service for Tawana will be held Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at 10:00 AM at Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home, 211 W Avenue B, Copperas Cove, Texas. Services can be viewed at https://www.facebook.com/crawfordbowerscopperascove. An internment service with military honor will occur Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at 1:00 PM at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery, 11463 State Highway 195, Killeen, Texas.