Jennifer Marie Espinoza Smith at the age of 49, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2023. Jennifer was born June 28 1974 to Lydia and George Espinoza in Flint Michigan. Jennifer was a caring mother, sister and friend❤️
She was raised in Durand Michigan and graduated from Durand High school in 1993.
Attended Ferris University in Michigan then moved to California .
She worked as a server for Olive Garden and transferred locations. Shortly after moving she was hired as a server for McGees Grill in Citrus Heights which began the next chapter in her life. She continued to work in the bar and restaurant industry for another 20 years before moving to Black Ink Insurance. Through McGees lifelong friendships, relationships, memories, and more were built.
Jennifer married Brian Smith in May of 2008 and had their son Connor James Smith in January of 2009. Becoming a mom was everything to Jennie. With her family so far away in Michigan, her friends became her family and together a circle of love and support was created for her and Connor. Her favorite past times were cooking, listening to country music, going out for nice dinners and drinks, relaxing in bed and catching up on her favorite tv shows. She always had a positive attitude toward life, was driven, and determined to never quit. You would always hear her say “today was the best day ever”.
She is preceded in death by her mom Lydia Espinoza and brother George (Nuno) Espinoza.
A memorial service is scheduled for 11:00 am on Monday, January 22 at Mount Vernon Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers please consider contributing to her son Connor’s college fund, make check out to Brian Smith
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