Sandra Gaye Smiley

BLACKWATER — Sandra Gaye Smiley, 68, of Blackwater died on May 26, 2021.

Ms. Smiley was born in Los Angeles on Jan. 28, 1953, and was a daughter of Gary Natani Smiley and Rhoda Fern Enos.

She liked working on puzzle books and loved her collection of frog knickknacks and such. She also loved listening to music, especially Pima Express. She was always there to lend a helping hand and enjoyed gatherings and being with her family.

Survivors include two sons, Byron Jackson and Edwin Jackson; 10 sisters, Brenda Hall, Paula Marrietta, Sherry Smiley-Moody, Cynthia Ross, Lynette Gorman, Dionne Mix, Janell Smiley, Rolanda Dawahoya, Dawn Smiley and Luciana Grey; 10 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents.

J. Warren Funeral Services in charge of arrangements.