Leah Smith, 55, of Dahlonega, died Dec. 13, 2018.

Leah was born July 18, 1963.  A native of Doraville, she lived in Dahlonega for the past two years having moved from Brookhaven.  She was employed at Publix in Forsyth County.

Her father, Bobby Smith; stepfather, Tommy King; and a sister, Erica King, preceded her in death.

Survivors include her mother, Evelyn King of Dahlonega; sister, Lynn Smith of Dawsonville; brother, Stephen Johnson, currently serving in the military; various other relatives also survive.

A memorial visitation will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Dec. 22 at Bearden Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 3525 Piedmont Rd. NE, Bldg. 6-300, Atlanta, Ga. 30305. JDRF.org.

Bearden Funeral Home of Dawsonville was in charge of the arrangements.