LaBamba Lee Smith, of Poteau, Oklahoma was born June 20, 1961 in Van Buren, Arkansas and passed away May 6, 2019 in Poteau, Oklahoma at the age of 57.

 

 

LaBamba is survived by a daughter Katrina Womack of Poteau, a son Rick Fowler and wife Jessilyn of Panama; mother, Linda Byrd of Poteau; sisters Nova Chronister and husband Tim of Poteau, Patty Smith of Poteau, Karen Perry of Panama, and Pamela Byrd of Fort Smith; grandchildren, Bryce Armstrong, Coy Gilla, Jerick Fowler and Jian Fowler as well as other family, friends, and loved ones.

 

LaBamba was preceded in death by her father Hayden Byrd, Nieces and nephews; Tyler Reed. Elisha Choate, Doug Byrd, Raven Byrd, Hunter Byrd, Skyla Byrd, and Ashley Reed.

 

A Celebration of Life will be held 1:00pm Thursday, May 9, 2019 at Convenant Church in Poteau, Oklahoma with Rev. Keith Williams officiating.

 

Cremation services are under the direction of Grace Funeral Services of Poteau.

 

Please log on to www.gracemanorfh.com to sign LaBamba online guest book.

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