Lavana Smith, 103, of Texarkana, Ark., died Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2008, in Texarkana.

Mrs. Smith was born April 5, 1905, in Texarkana. She was a homemaker.

Survivors include one nephew, Bemore Shilling of Texarkana; and one niece, Vernita Moore of Texarkana.

Services will be 1 p.m. today at Bright Star Baptist Church with the Rev. Paul Hill Sr. officiating. Burial will be in Fair Haven Cemetery under direction of Jones Funeral Home.