Minnie Lee Smith
August 19, 1938 - November 3, 2011
On Nov. 3, following a long serious illness, and surrounded by family, Minnie, a long-term resident of Benicia, transitioned to the next journey of life. The second of three siblings, Mom was born to Clayborn and Mary Scott (both deceased) on Aug. 19, 1938, in Jackson, Mississippi . During her teenage years, she traveled to California to complete her education at Galileo High and earned her degree from San Francisco State University. Ever the consummate business Minnie focused on computers and interior design, a rewarding career of serveral years. Minnie is survived by her life mate, Dewey Smith of Memphis, Tennessee; daughters, Helen (Ralph) Miller of Vallejo and Jennifer Vaughn (her companion Maurice Smith); our beloved sister, Kimberly Smith (deceased) is holding Mom as you read this. Minnie was most proud and doted on her three grandsons, David Vaughn, Jr. of Los Angeles, Corry Vaughn of Oakland and Matthew Miller of Vallejo. Our beloved Mother is survived by her siblings Vivian Wren of Detroit, Michigan and Walter (Brenda) Scott of Jackson, Mississippi, and many other caring members of our family, not to mention the many friends made during her life’s passage. A Memorial of Minnie’s Life will be held Thursday, Nov. 10, 10 a.m., at the Passalacqua Funeral Chapel, 901 West 2nd Street, Benicia, CA 94510.
On Nov. 3, following a long serious illness, and surrounded by family, Minnie, a long-term resident of Benicia, transitioned to the next journey of life. The second of three siblings, Mom was born to Clayborn and Mary Scott (both deceased)... View Obituary & Service Information