Ms. Eugenia M. "Gina" Smith

The Honorable Eugenia M. Smith ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ “For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day; and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.” II Timothy 4:6-8 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Eugenia Marie Smith, a loving daughter, mother, dedicated grandmother, youth advocate, mentor, community activist, friend and confidante, was born August 9, 1960, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, daughter of Eugene Smith and the late Marjorie Jane Lytch. Well known as “Gina,” she graduated from Harrisburg High School, and in pursuit of advanced education, she earned a Master’s Degree in Social Science/Human Services from Lincoln University as a member of the International Honors Society. She attended Albright College and Harrisburg Area Community College as well. Gina had a long and distinguished career as an elected official and public servant. Serving her second term on the Harrisburg City Council, Councilwoman Smith was a tireless supporter of the Harrisburg Community and a friend to all its residents. She formerly served as City Council, Vice President; chaired the Public Safety Committee; and was active on the Public Works Committee, Building and Housing Committee and the Community and Economic Development Committee. She will be remembered for her hard work for the Harrisburg School District and the Harrisburg City Council. Her voice was truly one of and for the people of Harrisburg, especially the youth and economically challenged. Councilwoman Smith served on numerous boards and was affiliated with numerous professional organizations which included Pride of the Neighborhood Child Care Services; Executive Board Member, NAACP/Youth Advisor; Maternal Child Health Outreach Committee, PA Department of Health; Delta Community Homeless Shelter; Harrisburg School District REACH Parent Advisory Board; Capital Area Head Start Parent Advisory Board; and the Governor’s Advisory Committee for Parent Involvement. She worked for the past twenty-five years as an advocate to educate and improve the quality of life for all. Well-respected and loved for her dedication and commitment, Councilwoman Smith was ascribed to as being “beautiful inside and out.” At her Harrisburg home, on Friday, April 11, 2014, at fifty-three years of age, Councilwoman Smith transitioned into eternal life. Eugenia M. “Gina” Smith is survived by her father, Eugene Smith; three children, Tennisha Plummer, Leonard Smith-Manning and Leondra Smith-Manning; four grandchildren, LaNisha Jackson, Austin Hudson, Lilyana Smith-Manning and Leila Smith-Motes; companion, Jahmal “Jay” Hall; brothers, Mark Henderson (Sarah), Eric Smith (China), Ivan Smith and Vada Preston; sisters, Deborah Hicks, Denise Smith, Michelle and Roslyn Geary; grandmother, Vivian Baltimore; aunt, Marian Pressley; close cousins, Scott Flurry and Jeffery Banks; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, many other family members and friends who will all miss her smile and radiant presence. Lovingly Submitted, The Family Councilwoman Smith’s life will be celebrated at 12 Noon, Saturday, April 19th, at the Forum Auditorium, 500 Walnut Street, Harrisburg, with viewing from 9 A.M. to 12 Noon. Interment will be at William Howard Day Cemetery.

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Ms. Eugenia M. "Gina" Smith

August 9, 1960 - April 11, 2014