The Village of Goldonna is mourning the loss of their former Mayor, Jennifer, Garner Smith. Smith passed away April 11, 2024. after a brief illness in Fort Worth, Texas.

She was surrounded by her family and her husband. She was well rooted in her faith and lived every day in service to the Lord.

Although, her illness was brief the impact she leaves behind will be felt for decades to come. Smith spent all of her career in the medical field and of course did not mind helping others in need if they needed medical advice. She was also the dedicated praise and worship leader and Board Member at River Of Life Family Worship Center in Goldonna, where she was a member since childhood. She loved to travel with her husband and their friends and she was a very proud mom to Ethan Smith.

“Goldonna lost a great citizen when we lost Jenny. We are very grateful for the time that she dedicated to serving the community. I would like to ask everyone to continue to pray for and offer support to her entire family in the days ahead,” shared Mayor Gayle Cloud.

Services for Jennifer Smith will be held on Saturday, April 27th, 2024 at Winnfield First Assembly of God in Winnfield, LA.

The Memorial Service will begin at 10am, immediately followed by an Interment at Goldonna Cemetery in Goldonna, Louisiana.

There was a Love Fund established at BOM Bank to help defray the cost of medical and funeral expenses.