Latoya Denise Smith was born on September 20, 1989. She departed this life on December 1, 2025.

Latoya lived in Richmond, Virginia and graduated from Highland Springs High School. She was employed at McDonald's and she loved her job. She also loved to DJ for her activities. She was a lovely person and will always be remembered.

She leaves to cherish her memories: her children, Arkayla Rise and Chaddy-D Rice; mother, Tammy Powell, grandmother, Florine Lambert; sister, Lateona Powell; brother, Marel Smith; father of her kids, Chad Rice; and a host of cousins, other relatives and friends.

We love you and will miss you!

A memorial service will be held 2:00 P.M., Sunday, December 14, 2025, in the Chapel of J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, the Rev. Herbert Holly II, eulogist.

J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, watch the funeral services live online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.