Janet Gray Smith, 72, Inverness passed away October 17, 2017 at the Citrus Hills Health & Rehab following a lengthy illness. Janet was born in Albemarle, NC on January 5, 1945 to the late Herman and Rozella (Elliott) Burris and came to Inverness in 1992 from Belle Glade, FL. She worked in the floral design business in her early years and was a member of the Belle Glade Baptist Church.
She leaves to cherish her memory 3 sons: James G. Smith of Inverness; Jeffrey G. Smith, Ocala, FL; Jason E. Smith, Inverness; 2 brothers, Malcolm Burris of Munroe, NC and Stanley Burris of Southport, NC;sister, Dorothy Cudd of Tarboro NC; 2 grandchildren, Connor and Emily Smith. She was preceded in death by her husband, James E. Smith on July 23, 1995.
Graveside services are scheduled for Friday, October 27 2017 at 2:00 PM at Florida National Cemetery. Burial will follow. The family will receive friends at the Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home on Thursday evening from 6:30 – 8:00 PM.
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