Gladyene

Smith-Barfield

Mrs. Gladyene Smith Barfield was born on December 14, 1968, to the blessed union of the late James Otis Smith, and Ethel Kate Flemister-Smith in Concord, Georgia. She received her formal education at Pike County High School in Zebulon, Georgia.

Mrs. Gladyene Smith Barfield accepted Christ ad her Savior at an early age at Bush Chapel AME Church in Concord, Georgia. It brings us peace and comfort knowing that she has received her salvation and eternal life.  In her leisure time Gladyene enjoyed babysitting, cooking and spending time with family and friends.

On Friday, May 26, 2023, Mrs. Gladyene Smith Barfield surrendered her earthly life and gained her wings to be with her Heavenly Father. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ethel Kate Flemister-Smith, and James Otis Smith, and her brother Eddie Bernard Smith.

Mrs. Gladyene Smith-Barfield leaves to cherish her everlasting memories her daughter, Sharika Rochelle Smith; her son Marcus Jerome Wilkins; brothers, Claude (Vivian Ford) Smith, Willie Smith, Jonathan (Traci) Smith, Larry (Queen Ester) Smith, and James Smith; sisters, Mary (Paul) Phinazee, Annie (Willie Floyd) Burden, and Jessie Smith; grandchildren, Makenzie I. Smith, Gabrielle K. Smith, and Tristan J. Smith. She also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends that will miss her dearly.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 3, 2023, from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Burden's Funeral Home. A Home Going Celebration  will be held on Sunday, June 4, 2023, at 2:30 PM in the Chapel at Burden's Funeral Home. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the service hour. Family and friends are asked to arrive at the Funeral Home by 2:15 PM. Pastor Fred Blackmon is the Eulogist.