Ursula Yolanda Smith

Ursula Yolanda Smith, daughter of Georgia Anderson and Sam Coley, was born on December 31, 1968 in Chicago, Illinois. She departed her earthly home for her eternal home on Wednesday May 22, 2019.
Ursula married her loving husband Tommy on September 4, 2010. She confessed Christ in Canton Miss., later joined Greater St. James Missionary Baptist Church. She graduated from Central High School in 1986 where she was active in basketball and track. She also attended Jackson State University for 2 years.

Ursula helped raise many children while owning two daycare centers: Lovey Dovey Childcare and Kiddie College. She was the founder of Boom Squad Glitterettes and Tri-State Glitter Dance teams.

Ursula was preceded in death by her daughter, Shaunice Anderson; and her grandmothers, Sallie Anderson and Luginia Watkins.

She is survived by her husband, Tommy Smith; mother, Georgia Anderson; children: Le'Aunae Anderson, Uarnelius Anderson, Bryanta Foreman, Tommy Smith Jr., LaTasha Smith; sisters: Rochelle (Milton) Lewis, Maxine Anderson and Gloria Smith; brothers: Darryl Anderson, Tyrone Mason, and Marvin (Mattie) Smith; 9 grandchildren; aunt, Delores Anderson; uncles, Charlie Anderson and Thomas (Charlotte) Anderson; a host of special nieces, nephews and cousins; and special friends: Shannon Reed, Sylvia
King, LaDonna Compton, Parvetta Washington and Margaret Harris.

She will be remembered for her infectious laughter and love that she had for each person she met.