Obituary of Alissa Smith

Alissa Eden Tennielle Smith, age 27, passed away on January 25, 2021 following an extended illness. She was a lifelong resident of Cherokee and was employed as a manager for a cabin rental business. She is survived by her mother Sandra “Curly” Smith, father, Christopher “Jude” Smith, her daughter, Clarice “Punky” Smith and her fiancé, Bentley Tahquette. She is also survived by her brothers, Christian Smith, Kayman Feagans, Damian Catolster, Makenzie Rattler, and by her sisters, Miranda Smith and Caedance Smith. Her grandmothers surviving are, Rowena Smith, Malinda Mahan; nephew, Abbot Owle; aunts, uncles, and cousins, and also Bentley’s mother, Dinah Wolfe. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Vaughn F. Smith, great grandfather, Alvin E. Smith, great grandmother, Helen B. Smith, and great uncle, Donald “Bodie” Smith. A visitation for family and friends will be held in the chapel of Long House Funeral Home on January 29, 2021 beginning at 1 PM until 3 PM. The graveside service and burial will take place following the visitation at Tahquette Family Cemetery. Pall bearers will be among family and friends. As a public service reminder we ask all that attend any service to please wear a facemask or covering and please practice sanitizing and safe distancing. God Bless