Lavada Caldwell-Smith, 73, of Phenix City, AL died Monday, January 18, 2021 at Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown.

A memorial service will be held at a later date according to McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory, 3874 Gentian Blvd. Columbus, GA 31907.

Lavada was born November 22, 1947 in Ft. Benning, GA to the late Clifford G. Caldwell, Sr. and Lilburn Duncan Caldwell. She retired as nurse from the State of Hawaii Adult Mental Health Division on Oahu, HI. She was a member of River of Life Church in Phenix City, AL. She was involved with the Phenix City Senior Citizens Center, a member of the Red Hat Society, Order of the Eastern Star and Daughters of the Nile. In her spare time she loved to play Bunco, video games and attending the performing arts.

Other than her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, John W. Smith, Jr.

She is survived by her son Steven E. Smyth, Jr. (Beverly) of Smiths Station, AL, brother Clifford G. Caldwell, Jr. (Misty) of Columbus, GA, nephews, Jacob Caldwell (Christina) and Jake, Jr.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to the Shriners Hospitals for Children at donate.lovetotherescue.org.