Obituaries
Priscilla was born Priscilla Marie Baker in Cleveland, Ohio to the Frank Swanson and Maxine Baker. She was the third oldest of 4 children. Later she relocated to Memphis, Tennessee with her Mother and Step-Father George Daniel.
Priscilla's biggest hobbies were cooking, interior decorating and doing hair. She decorated for most holidays and cooked for the family which she had a passion for. We considered her our soul food queen because she loved to fellowship with her family and friends, leaving behind her legendary coleslaw recipe among other dishes.
She worked various warehouse jobs until she fulfilled her passion as a Cosmetologist, she eventually went on to obtain her license in Cosmetology…She was very creative with styling hair. Later in her life she worked at Walgreens as a Cosmetic Tech.
In Memphis, Tennessee she met the love of her life G.W. Smith Jr., they dated for 7 years then married. She joined Greater Hyde Park Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Charles Thomas where she professed a hope in Jesus Christ.
Priscilla was preceded in death by her Mother, Father and Step-Father.
Priscilla leaves to cherish her memories; her beloved husband G. W. Smith, Jr. of 33 years, brothers; Kenneth Baker of Griffin, Georgia, Reginald (Robin) Baker of Cleveland, OH, sister, LaTonia Baker of Memphis, Tennessee, Stepson; Branon Smith of Memphis, TN, Granddaughter, Bailey Smith of Nashville, Tennessee, Brother in laws; Patrick (Rita) Smith of Melbourne, Australia, Bobby Joe (MyKeisha) Lewis of Oakley, California, Sister in laws; Beverly Ann Smith of Memphis, Tennessee, Patricia (Roland) Jones of Las Vegas, Nevada, Deborah Yvette Watson of Stockton, California, Uncles; Macell, Leroy and Dennis Baker of Cleveland, Ohio, Aunts; Churtharine Merchant and Marian Betty Jean Richardson of Cleveland, OH, Jeannette Nelson (Willie Jr.) of Meridian, Mississippi. She also leaves a host of family and friends, especially her life long friends Eric and Gwen Johnson and Dottie James of Memphis, Tennessee.
Serenity Funeral Home, Tel. (901)379-0861.
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Visitation
24
May
1626 Sycamore View Road
Memphis, TN 38134
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24
May
1626 Sycamore View Road
Memphis, TN 38134
Cemetery Details
Location
4000 Forest Hill Irene Road
Memphis, TN 38125
