Celebrating the life of
Tawanna Austin-Smith
October 20, 1963 - June 01, 2025
Our loving wife, mother, and grandmother, Tawanna A. Austin-Smith was born on October 20, 1963, in Folkston, GA to Elizabeth Nixon and Lee Austin, both of which preceded her in death.
She attended Suwannee High School, and after which she advanced her education to become a Certified Nursing Assistant in Savannah, GA. She loved taking care of and helping everyone in her professional life, as well as personal. She was a devoted member of Abundant Life Deliverance Center
She was called home by the Lord on June 1, 2025, leaving behind a loving husband, Thaxter Smith. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Erica Roberts in 2008, three brothers, Darrell Austin, Tony Austin, and Jim Jones, Sr. She has two living brothers, Richard Austin, and Curtis Nixon (Andrea). She has one living sister, Georgetta Biffle. She was preceded in death by her sister, Virginia Annette Davis. She was also preceded in death by a godsister, Barbara Burke, and two friends, Gayle Tillman, Diane Brown. Her surviving children are Shomico Plummer, Lakisha Austin, RaShanda Jones, Ebony Austin, Julius Austin, and Edward Arkeem Roberts. She cherished all 28 of her grandkids, and 8 great-grands, along with a host of nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, and godchildren that adored and will dearly miss her daily.
A Celebration of her Life will be 3:00 p.m., Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Live on ma dukes! We know your spirit is still here with the fam and friends... you're beyond loved!
- Tymere, Savannah , Ga
Sending my deepest condolences
- Keairra, Savannah , Ga
Love you auntie forever in my heart
- Naenae, Savannah , Ga
Domineque
- Domineque , Savannah , GA
I love you gma ima miss you my girl
- Jamiah F, Savannah , Georgia
Rest in heavenly peace my sister it was a pleasure getting to know you as a neighbor a sister in Christ . May God continue to bless your family my deepest condolences
- Shona Gadson , Garden City, Ga
To tawanna family everyone have my deepest condolence she was a good friend truly going to be missed yoyo
- Yolanda Williams, Savannah, GA
Mama you hurt us with this one Im shocked and still at a loss for words. We miss you and we love you. until we meet again
- Chardonnay Branch, Athens , Georgia
So sorry for y'all lost prayers up
- Dales Roberts, Savannah , Georgia
Tawanna came into my life in 2012 when she moved on Reynolds Street,She accepted me as a younger sister and treated me as such . We did a lot together.She became a confidant,Sister,listening ear and so much more .She was also a prayer partner who loved God,her family and church.A sweet lady with a heart for God and his people. The last time I saw her was about two years ago and then I relocated to the Hephzibah area. Sleep in Peace Big Sis until We meet again ! Naomi as you could only call me that. She was very stylish as well .
- Jason and Dr.Niamia N.Sampson , Hephzibah , Ga
A candle has been lit!
Sending my deepest condolences. Mrs. Tawanna, you will be missed.
- Terra Phillips, Atlanta, GA
I will miss you all mother ,my deepest condolences to all the family may your mom rest in heaven sincerely from the smokes family
- Morieo Dewight Smokes, Savannah, GA
She will be truly miss always a positive person take your rest
- Kenneth Watkins, Lake City, Fl
My Heart is so heavy really lost for words I will miss you even though We wasn't close like sisters should have been but I always respected you as my Sister. I sympathize with the Family praying the Lord strengthen, guides, and comfort each of you during this difficult time of sorrow - TGBATG
- Myra RENEE Walker, Folkston, GA
You loved me for me and I loved you for you my Westgate Ma will be missed
- Miss Punky, Garden City , Georgia
RIP TAWANNA
- Yolanda Jones, St .Petersburg, Florida
I want to truly say me an my brother Maurice appreciate everything your mom did for us ..... We stayed in Chatham city apartments days my mom wasn't well your mom made sure when eat an was safe .... When I moved to fredwessel she continued that love her whole family did ... I love y'all she will be truly missed....
- L. Foster , Savannah , Ga
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
- Memorial Service
- 3:00 p.m. on Sat, June 14, 2025
- Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
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7200 Hodgson Memorial Drive (map)
Savannah GA 31406 - 912-352-7200