Ethel Fern Smith September 23, 1935 – July 28, 2026

Ethel Fern Smith, age 90, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2026, in Fresno, California.

Born on September 23, 1935, in Oklahoma, Ethel lived a life centered on faith, family, and love. She was the youngest of ten children, a role that remained a special part of her identity throughout her life.

Ethel was a devoted mother to her four sons, whose lives were enriched by her unwavering love, guidance, and strength. Her family continued to grow over the years, and she was blessed with many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren. She found immense joy in gathering with her family and treasured every opportunity to celebrate life's special moments with them.

For the past six years, Ethel was a faithful member of LifeBridge Community Church, where she found encouragement, fellowship, and the opportunity to deepen her faith. Her gentle spirit, kind heart, and steadfast trust in God touched the lives of those who knew her.

Ethel will be remembered for her loving nature, quiet strength, and the lasting legacy she leaves through the generations of her family. Though she will be deeply missed, her family finds comfort in the memories they shared and the promise of eternal life.

"Well done, good and faithful servant." — Matthew 25:23