Louise (Pitts) Smiley, age 81, peacefully transitioned on April 21, 2026, in Jacksonville, Florida, surrounded by love.

Born on October 3, 1944, in Andalusia, Alabama, Louise—affectionately known as "LouLou"—lived a life marked by faith, strength, grace, and unwavering love for her family and friends. She was the heart of her home—the one who gave without hesitation, loved without condition, and showed up in ways words can hardly capture.

She was a devoted mother, sister, mentor, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, church ambassador, and friend. Her presence brought comfort, her wisdom gave guidance, and her love created a foundation that will continue to live on through all who knew her.

Louise was educated in the Andalusia public school system. In her later years, she moved to Ithaca, New York, where she worked as a nurse's aide. She remained steadfast in her faith and, shortly after relocating in the early 1980s, became an active and faithful member of Our Lord's Temple C.O.G.I.C. in Ithaca, where she became known as the "church ambassador."

In 2019, she took a leap of faith and moved to Jacksonville, Florida, to be closer to her daughter. There, she continued her spiritual journey as a member of Impact Church. Even as her health declined, her love for people never wavered. Louise had a spirit that could not be dimmed. Through her faith, resilience, and the quiet ways she cared for others, she made a lasting impact on everyone blessed to know her.

She is survived by her daughter, Casandra Briggs (Henry) of Jacksonville, Florida; her son, Edward Pitts of Ithaca, New York; and her siblings: Eva Giles of Powder Springs, Georgia; Donald Pitts of Riverdale, Georgia; Ellie Smith, Alvin (Sharon) Cobb, and Billy (Alma) Pitts, all of Andalusia, Alabama. She also leaves to cherish her memory her grandchildren: Kyler Pitts of Vinings, Georgia; Malcolm Pitts, Santerriah Street, and Tomisha Pitts, all of Andalusia, Alabama; Justin Coon of Chapel Hill, North Carolina; Andre Huff of Compton, California; Ashley Pitts of Norwich, New York; Dominique Pitts of Elmira, New York; and JaMyia Young of Jacksonville, Florida; along with a host of cherished great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Eva Nell Cobb; two siblings; one son; and one great-granddaughter. Though our hearts are heavy, we find peace in knowing her love does not end here—it continues, guiding and covering us always. Louise will be forever loved and forever remembered.