It is with loving remembrance, we announce the passing of Ms. Jada Teanecka Smith of Jacksonville, Florida, who departed this earthly life on Monday, February 23, 2026.

Graveside Services will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, February 27, 2026, at Tallahassee Memory Gardens, 4037 N. Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32303.

Born in Tallahassee, Jada was a 2002 graduate of Edward H. White High School. She was a longtime Associate (Adjuster) at Progressive Insurance. She regularly worshipped at Bethel Institutional Baptist Church and was regarded as a talented Musician (Trombonist). She received her Associate degree from Florida Community, her Bachelor's from Ashford University and her Master's in Business Administration. Gada was a die-hard FAMU Rattler and an equally strong supporter of the Jacksonville Jaguars. She leaves her love and memory to her loving parents: James C. and Josephine Knight Smith; siblings: Frandoris Harris, LeElvy (Sharon) Smith, Sandi Marie Anderson and Joderia Smith Wilson; her family: Jazz Zamor and Tyler Whigham; nieces and nephews: LeAsia, Jamilia, Selwyn, Katelyn, Jordyn, DJ, Amir and Logan; aunts: Jackye (Roy) Moore, Maggie Carruthers, Daisy Kent and Irene Jones; uncles: Roosevelt and Charlie Knight; and a host of other loving relatives and friends.

It is our profound honor to have been entrusted with the care of Ms. Smith and to serve the Smith Family.