Kia Jaronda Smith Obituary in Union Point at Watts Funeral Home

Obituary For Kia Jaronda Smith

Kia Smith was born on March 1, 1980 to the late Jim and Deborah Smith of Greene County, Georgia.

Kia was baptized at an early age and grew up as an active member of the St. Paul Baptist Church in Woodville, Georgia.

Kia matriculated through the Greene County School System. She was a proud member of the Greene Taliaferro Comprehensive High School, Class of 1998. She went on to complete her Bachelor of Arts in early Childhood Education at Georgia Southern University in 2002.

Kia began her teaching career in the fall of 2002 for the Greene County School System. She was blessed with the gifts and talents to educate children. She loved her students, cheerleaders and co-workers dearly. She worked faithfully for the last 22 years in the Greene, Clayton and Warren County School Systems.

She was a loving mother to her only child, Khiley Palin. Their bond as mother and daughter was strong, tight and true. She loved her with all of her being.

Kia gained her wings on Monday December 30, 2024. She leaves to cherish her daughter, Khiley Palin; her sister Latanya Herndon (Michael Jon); half-sisters: Sheena Smith and Minyatta Green( Elvin); niece and nephews: Ana, Ethan, Monqavious (Ariel), Malik, and Montego; grandfather: Robert Jackson (Marie) and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and dear friends.

Services, Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. from First Methodist Church, Greensboro with Rev. Ricky Cosby, Eulogist.

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Please know that our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. -Chief Monford & Staff

Kia getting to know you and Kailey these past few years was awesome. Thanks so much for sharing your Beautiful Spirit with us. You're such a wonderful person, outstanding teacher, mother, friend and coach. You're truly missed, your legacy will live on. Thanks for all you taught me & always giving so much of yourself. May God continue to be with you all. Sending much Love, Continuous Prayers, Condolences and Sympathy.

I was saddened to learn of the passing of this sweet person. I remember when our families connected and you have always been a light and a joy. My deepest sympathy for the family!

Kia you were a ray of sunshine in the M. E. Freeman family. You always had smile for everyone. You will be missed dearly.

Praying for peace and comfort during this difficult time. Brenda Woods

Praying for the family.

Sending prayers and comfort to the family.... I've known you seems like forever and was a privilege to have known you! 💕

My sincere condolences to Kia's daughter, sister, family and friends. With love, faith, and hope for your healing in these most difficult times. 🙏❤️ Linda Lattimore & Family

I will miss you checking in on me every week. I am so glad I was able to Coach by your side and teach Khiley. I keep cherishing the memory of your past birthday and how special Khiley made it for you.

My prayers and condolences go out to Kia's family, especially to her daughter,Khiley. Pastor Avis

My deepest condolences and prayers goes out to the family especially her daughter at this time .

I've only taught with Kia for a couple of years, but she always was very real and in touch with her students. She will be missed in these halls. Our thoughts and prayers are with her daughter.

Praying for the family, especially her daughter, during this difficult time.

I was so saddened and shocked by this news. Although it has been many years, I still have so many fond memories of Kia, her sister, and her mother (before she passed). I pray for the family to feel the comfort of God and loved ones during this difficult time. May loving memories of Kia's laughter and smile last on forever. With deepest sympathy, Dr. K. Cornish