Dolores Smith

A loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great great grandmother, and friend to many, Dolores Ard Smith, passed away into the presence of the Lord, on Thursday, October 28, 2021. She was a member of St. Isidore Catholic church, Catholic Daughters, small faith group, and a RCIA sponsor.

Preceded in death by her parents, Ivy and Iva Ard of Independence, LA. Brothers, Harold and Alfred Ard.

Survived by her husband of 69 years, Emmett R. Smith, Jr. She was the love of his life. Daughters, Pamela Vaccaro (Nicky), Lynne Kennedy (Jim). Sons, Michael Smith (Charlene) and Brad Smith. 11 grandchildren, Tasha Daniel, Ashley Gebbia, Sean Vaccaro, Mikelyn Sumner, Michael Smith, Mandy Johnson, Kirstie, Destiny, Alyssa, Aaliyah, and Jaden. 16 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Nicky Vaccaro, Sean Vaccaro, Jared Ard, Jim Kennedy, Michael Smith, Danny Bourgeois, Hunter Gebbia, Hayden Gebbia. Honorary Pallbearer, Gary Riley.

Relatives and friends are invited to join the family for the visitation at St. Isidore Catholic Church, 5657 Thomas Road, on Tuesday, November 02, 2021, from 9:00 AM until the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM, officiated by Fr. Frank Bass. The graveside service and burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, in Baker, Louisiana.

In lieu of flowers, donations may me make to Bridgeway Hospice, 13702 Coursey Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70817.