Barbara Jean Ledwell Smith, 58, of New Bern passed Tuesday, September 5, 2023.

She is survived by two sons, Rodney Ledwell, Galloway, NJ and Kemo Ledwell-Barksdale, New Bern, NC; one daughter, Prinsez Smith, Midland, NC; step-daughter, Tashae Smith, Richmond, VA; sisters, Ladon Carter, Pennsylvania, Mary Bloedoorn, Washington, Mildred Falls, New Jersey; five grandchildren.