Sharon M. ("Lady S") Smith

Life’s Journey

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the peaceful passing of Mrs. Sharon Machelle Smith, also known as “Lady S”, in her home on December 24, 2025, at the age of 69 in Navarre, Florida. Born on August 4, 1956, in Baltimore, MD, to the late Charles Henry Snead Jr. and Irene Pleasant Snead. Sharon’s remarkable journey was defined by love, laughter, and an unwavering dedication to family and friends.

She accepted Christ at an early age and was a faithful member at Bethel Grove Baptist Church. She obtained her high school diploma at Rome Free Academy in Rome, New York and later furthered her education by attaining her Cosmetology license; styling hair for over 20 years in various states. Not only did Sharon love to do hair, but she also loved being the life of the party with a short career being a D.J in North Carolina. During her time as a DJ, Sharon—known as Lady S—lived by her own words: she didn’t take any mess, kept her stress in check, and once she hit the microphone, she rocked the room until it was time to go home. And, as always… it didn’t stop.

Sharon made sure to enjoy the little things and always had a zest for life while spending the early years of her life in South Boston Virgina and here, she met her husband Larry B. Smith, who she later married July 22, 1972; and the adventure began. She enjoyed traveling the world as a military wife and had the opportunity to visit many countries and indulge in a plethora of cultures. Sharon is preceded in death by her parents Charles Henry Snead Jr., Irene Pleasant Snead and sisters, Gwen Harp, Shenna Snead, Shernitha (Nee-nee) Douglas, Yvette Dunkley and, brothers, Charles Snead II and Reginald (Pete) Snead.

Sharon leaves to cherish her memory to her husband of 53 years, Larry B. Smith; 4 beautiful children, Trineicha Smith-Taylor (Eric Y. Taylor), Latasha Smith, Kaneichawa Smith, and Nathan Smith; Her last living sibling brother, Ronnie Snead; Grandchildren, Alasjhra Smith, Eric M. Taylor, Irenee Taylor, Jaylynne Robinson (Sierra Robinson), Lakayla Robinson, Keishawn Smith, Kaleyah Smith; 4 great grandchildren, Emilio Gonzalez, Huey Robinson, Kamari Robinson, and Stiles Robinson; Brother-in-law, Warren Dunkley; Sister-in-law, Edmonia Coleman and Virgina Canada-Jones, Elsie Smith and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and cherished friends who brought joy to her life and shared her journey.