Michelle Bland Smith

Michelle Bland Smith, 53, of Valdosta passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at Langdale Hospice House. She was born in Valdosta on February 16, 1967 and was a lifelong resident of Valdosta. Michelle was a member of Northside Baptist Church and had worked as a Dental Hygentist before her health declined. She enjoyed spending time with her family, her dogs and the beach. Michelle was a strong fighter, who loved shopping, cooking and reading.
Survivors include her husband, Chuck Smith; her two sons, Suthern Smith and Brody Smith; her father, Raymond Bland all of Valdosta; her brothers and sister-in-law, Sloan and Libby Craft, Keith Bland all of Hahira; her sister and brother-in-law, Marcie and Tracy Boughman of Lenoir, NC; two nieces, Kayne Craft of Hahira, Raymi Boughman of Lenoir, NC; her parents in law, Carol and Donald Swilley of Valdosta. She was preceded in death by her mother, Bobbie Blanchard.
A visitation for family and friends will be held on Saturday, January 30, 2021 from 5-7pm at Carson McLane Funeral Home. In accordance with Michelle’s request, she will be cremated following her visitation. Memorials in lieu of flowers should be made to Langdale Hospice House, 2263 Pineview Drive, Valdosta, GA 31602 or to the Humane Society of Valdosta, 1740 W. Gordon St., Valdosta, GA 31602. Condolences to the family may be conveyed online at www.mclanecares.com Carson McLane Funeral Home.