Sharice LaFawn Smith
April 5, 1992 - February 25, 2022
Sharice “Shar” LaFawn Smith, age 29, of Lake Station, IN passed away on Friday, February 25, 2022. She was born on April 5, 1992 in Valparaiso, IN to Sheila Haywood and Don Smith. Shar was definitely born in the wrong generation. She loved the Frank Sinatra era. Shar had a contagious laugh and was the life of the party. As a family member said, “She went to the beat of her own drum.” Shar is survived by her fur baby companions, Cynthia, Lucy, and two others; her grandmother, Sandi Haywood; sister’s, Kayla (Mathew) Hays, and Dana Haywood; nieces, Willow, Alea, Hayzlee, and Emmagene; uncle, Curtis Haywood Jr; aunt, Cheryl Richardson; cousins, Nikki Goulden, Samantha Richardson, Paul Richardson, and Brittany Haywood; many other uncles, aunts, cousins and beloved friends. Shar was preceded in death by fur baby companion, Gnarley; her mother, Sheila Haywood; father, Don Smith; brother, Brandon Smith; and grandfather, Curtis Haywood Sr. A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, March 3, 2022 from 4:00 pm-7:00 pm at Northwest Seventh Day Adventist Church, 10570 Randolph St, Crown Point, IN 46307. Donations may be sent to the family or through this link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/qcdbg7-help-with-funeral-costs
Sharice “Shar” LaFawn Smith, age 29, of Lake Station, IN passed away on Friday, February 25, 2022. She was born on April 5, 1992 in Valparaiso, IN to Sheila Haywood and Don Smith. Shar was definitely born in the wrong generation.... View Obituary & Service Information