Josenel Smith

Josenel Smith age 95, left her earthly home to be with her Lord and savior on July 11, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Grover Cleveland Goddard and Josenel Knox Goddard. Josenel was a devoted wife to John "Johnny" Edward Smith, for 57 years, until his passing in 2014.

She spent her life caring for others, making sure her family and friends were well taken care of. Josenel was a devout Baptist and a charter member of Pleasant View Baptist Church, since the age of 16. She was a member of the Harmony Quartet, well known for singing on the KARV radio station. Josenel, Wanda Smith, Helen Brown and Martha Schuh sang and went to numerous church conventions with Mr. Henry Blalock.  Josenel was also a previous member of the Pope County Home Extension. 

She was an amazing mother to her three children, William "Bill" Smith and wife Pam, Nelda Smith Freeman, John Glen Smith and wife Corinne.

She had seven grandchildren, Zack Freeman, Layne James and husband Cody, Dustin Freeman, Amie Zavala and husband Angelo, Mason Smith, Josie Smith, and Cora Smith.

Five great grand children, JC Freeman, Knox James, Asher Zavala, Amri James and Nelly Freeman.

Her visitation will be 5:30-7:00pm, Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at Russellville Family Funeral. Her funeral service will be 10am, Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at Russellville Family Funeral with Bro. Larry Pettus officiating. Burial will be private, under the direction of Russellville Family Funeral.

Pallbearers will be Mike Brown, Jackie Smith, Roy Renfroe, Troy Renfroe, Charlie Metz, Jeff Maggard and Duffey Rye.

Honorary Pallbearer is Jan Harrison.

Arrangements entrusted to the care of Russellville Family Funeral. Please visit our website, www.russellvillefamilyfuneral.com to share a memory with her family.

Josenel will be greatly missed by the countless friends and family she leaves behind. She was the cornerstone of the Smith family. The lessons learned from her will not only never be forgotten, but will be passed on, for generations to come. She was loved by so many.