Brenda Lee Clark-Smith, age 56 of Phenix, passed away on December 26, 2023 in Charlottesville. She was the daughter of Richard Clark and Mary Skates Clark.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Edward and Myrtie Skates, Fred and Rosa Clark.

She is survived by her son, Jeremiah Smith; grandson, Julius O'Ryan Smith, parents, Richard and Mary Clark of Phenix; siblings, Leslie Clark (Debreta), Diane Smith (Rev. John), Charles Clark (Patricia) and Robert Clark; devoted friend, Steve Glover; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.