Yma Byrd Smith –  Brownsville
Obituaries
February 24, 2021

Yma Byrd Smith – Brownsville

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Yma Byrd Smith, 63, of Brownsville, transitioned to be with the Lord on Feb. 20, 2021. She was the beloved wife of Rudy Smith; sister to Christopher, Kevin, Lamont, Devega and Lamar Byrd; and many other loved family and friends. A walk-through viewing is from 10:30 a.m. to noon, the time of service, at the Monessen Civic Center, 861 Donner Ave., Monessen, PA 15062. Internment will follow at Lafayette Memorial Park, Brownsville. Following the internment, there will be a repast at the Sons of Italy, 409 Water St., Brownsville. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Aldrich Funeral Homes, 608-610 Sixth St. Monessen, PA 15062, 412-461-3400. Condolences at www.aldrichfuneralhomes.com.

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