Barbara "Beki" Smith's Obituary
BARBARA 'BEKI' SMITH, 76
Beki's Costumes & Magic LAKELAND
Barbara 'Beki' Ellen Smith, 76, passed away from respiratory failure Aug. 24, 2014. Mrs. Smith was born in Cleveland, OH, on July 16, 1938, and moved to the Lakeland area in 1962. She was the owner of Beki's Costumes & Magic, and spent over 45 years as a professional clown and entertainer. Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her husband, Robert G. Smith. She is survived by her daughter, Debra (Jim) Malone; sons, Michael (Christie) Kirk and Shawn (Candy) Kirk; brother, William A. (Diane 'Dee') Belew II; niece, Kellie Jarzembak; nephew, Bill Belew; 10 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Beki's honor to the SPCA, 5850 Brannen Rd. S. Lakeland, FL, 33813.
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