Naomi Renee Smith, of Rockford departed this earthly life after her short visit here, January 5, 2025. She was born June 30, 2022 in Rockford the daughter of Lavonna Hill-Primes and Malik Smith.

Naomi, leave to cherish her precious life; her mother, Lavonna Hill-Primes and father Malik Smith; brother, Noah Smith and  sister, Ariyah Smith; maternal grandmother, Shriquen Hill and maternal grandfather, Edward Primes; paternal grandmother, Marie (Cory) Thompson and paternal grandfather Michael Smith; maternal great grandfather, Freeman Primes; paternal great grandmother Carol Castellano; a host aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends.

Services will be held 5:00 p.m. Thursday, January 16, 2025 at Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc. 200 N. Johnston Ave. Visitation will be held 3:00 p.m. until the time of service.