Maggie Lee Smith of Rockford departed this earthly life November 20, 2023. She was born May 12, 1949 in Luxola, Arkansas the daughter of Elbert and Lillie Mae Henderson. Maggie lived in Rockford since 1970 coming from Arkansas. She married James Smith, July 3, 1970. She was employed as a machinist by Sems Camcar, 32 years before retiring.  Maggie was a Charter member of St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church, serving on the Usher Board. She was also a member of the Rockford and Freeport Usher Council, where she served as former President. Maggie attended Wonder High School in West Memphis later to receive her diploma from Ashworth University.

Maggie leaves to cherish many loving memories, her husband, James; two sons, Michael (Yvette) Smith and Kurtis Smith; two grandchildren, Michael Jr. and Brianna Smith; three brothers, Willie (Irene) Henderson, Fred (Chewetere) Henderson, and Sammy Henderson;  two sisters, Bernice Jones and Ellen (Danny) Williams; a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.  She was predeceased by her parents; four brothers, Elbert Henderson Jr., Charles Henderson, George Henderson, Ivory Henderson and Seymour Gates; and two sisters Allie Mae Patterson and Georgia Ann Townsend.

Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 1, 2023 at St. Luke M.B. Church 2919 19th Street. Entombment in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held form 9:00 a.m. until the time of service.