Judith Vaunna Smallwood, 54, of Perry, Georgia passed away on Sunday June 18, 2023 after a battle with cancer.
Vaunna was preceded in death by her parents Joseph Smallwood, Judy Sharp, her stepfather William Sharp, and her sister Pamn Ratterree.
Vaunna was born in Macon, Ga on May 5, 1969 to Joseph Smallwood and Judye Sharp.
Vaunna was selfless, loving, big hearted, and hilarious. To know her was to love her. She loved her family, friends, and pets more than anything in the world. She was a hard worker, that provided endlessly for her family. She loved the Lord, and loved reading the bible. She will be missed forever by so many people.
Vaunna is survived by her loving wife, Julie Smallwood, her 5 children. Lindsey Bowden (Jason Bowden), Keylee McCarley (Jarred McCarley), Masey Smallwood, Casen Smallwood, and Wade Smallwood, sisters Lee McClendon, Reenie Britt, and Jodi Wingate, 4 grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and very close friends.
Services will be held on Saturday June 24, 2023 at Sardis-Heard Funerals and Cremation Center at 6125 Houston Rd, Macon, GA 31216. Visitation will begin at 1:00 PM followed by services at 2:00 PM. Family and friends will also meet at the residence after service.
Flowers and cards can be delivered to Central GA Crematory 500 Hillcrest Ind. Blvd. Ste. 2 Macon, GA 31204 till 6PM each day until day of service.
Central Georgia Crematory is in charge of the Services.
Julie, We are so sorry to hear about Vaunna and want you to know we will keep you in our prayers. I know she is in a better place. Much love, Barbara Lovett (vaunna's dad is my 1/2 brother) and Jenny (cousin)
V I'm going to miss you so much.nobody could light up a room like you.you have made me laugh so much over the years and I will never forget you my friend.til we meet again,I Love You.Peggy Tucker.
Most of us have 1 best friend, but several of us consider her to be our best friend. She was that special of a person, the void left behind is huge.
I truly loved Vaunna. She loved to tease me about my Tennessee Vols. She has such a great sense of humor! I have a Tennesse Vols jacket she sent me after she moved to Tennessee. I'll always cherish that jacket and not only wear it with pride, but wear it just for her. Even if she was a huge Georgia fan! She will always stay in my memories. - Marsha
So sorry for your loss. Praying for you all in this difficult time.
Vaunna was a thinker of all things. She would text me crazy questions such as in her words Hey my friend.. I have a question... if pickles come from cucumbers, why are they green?? Cucumbers are white. Or microwaves have numbers 1-9, do you use 7? She would Crack me up with these weird but valid questions and we would just go on and on with it. I tried to get her with some of those questions but she always had an answer. I'm gone miss her so much, she was was loved by all and what a beautiful gift God gave us when he allowed her to be in out lives. Prayers for Julie & the children all her other friends & family may God bring us all comfort and understanding.
I can remember the day I interviewed and hired Vaunna at Sam's Club many years ago, as if it were yesterday. Through the years we've all shared so many wonderful laughs and made so many great lifetime memories. To know Vaunba was to love her. Julie and family, you are in my thoughts and prayers. V, you will be truly missed. Love you my friend.
There are so many memories!!! What ill miss most of all is your laugh! You were so funny!! You and Pam are up there having a blast! Love you always sis ........Jodi
There are so many memories!!! What ill miss most of all is your laugh! You were so funny!! You and Pam are up there having a blast! Love you always sis ........Jodi
Many years ago upon meeting Vanna. She dubbed me Petunia! I will miss her calling me that everytime we talked. Sending lots of love and condolences to the entire family and everyone her loss is effecting.
We sure are gonna miss you. Keeping all the family in our prayers. Love you all, Lavon and Shawn Dingler
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So very sorry! Y'all are in out prayers!!
Paul & Kim Smythia
Sheena sent Cherished Friend Bouquet for Judith Vaunna Smallwood - June 21, 2023
Our deepest sympathies. She will be missed. With love- Mark, Sheena, and Darcy Sartain
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