Laura Jean Smith-Peterson, 21(according to her grandchildren), of Front Royal, Virginia went on to be our forever guardian angel on Wednesday, September 22, 2021.
Laura was born on September 29, 1959, in New Jersey to the late William and Geraldine Smith. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Geraldine Smith, Christine Smith and Janet Russell; her grandson, Brandon Smoot; and her stepson, Christopher Peterson. Following her death, her husband of 12 years, Geoffrey Peterson, passed on September 23, 2021.
Laura’s love was genuine, she loved her friends, customers, vendors, strangers and she loved her family more than anything. She saw beauty in everything, the sky, the clouds, flowers, the changing of leaves, her car, music, drawings by the kids and most of all people. Laura was such an easy person to talk to, she could spark up a 30-minute conversation with anyone about anything. Her thoughtfulness and love of all things will forever live on in all our hearts. One thing she would say is, “Be nice to each other.” and that will be carried on.
Laura was an accomplished owner of Rising Phoenix Aviation in Manassas, a DJ for Jeff Davis DJ’s, a member of the NRA, the Republican Party, The American Legion Community Band of Front Royal, The Prince William Co. Band, Moonlight Jazz Orchestra, and she was also a founder and “mother” of Swing Machine Big Band.
Surviving Laura are her two daughters that she loved unconditionally, Jennifer Smoot (Gregory) and Dava Suite; her grandchildren that brought her so much happiness they meant the world to her, Michael Smith (Ally), Chiane, November, Madaline and Archer Smoot, Nevaeh and Aden Suite; step granddaughters Charlotte and Lila Peterson; last but certainly not least her great-grandson, Carson Smith; two siblings Bill and Kathy; and saving the best for last, her first husband, the Daddy of her daughters and close friend, David Suite.
A Visitation will be held for Laura at Maddox Funeral Home 105 West Main St. in Front Royal on October 17, 2021 from 6-8 P.M.
A funeral mass will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Monday, October 18, 2021, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church 120 West Main St in Front Royal. Following all services there will be a procession to Chestnut Grove Cemetery for interment.
Pallbearers are Michael Smith, Gregory Smoot, David Suite, Patrick Hill, Kenneth McGee, Michael Barber, Jeffrey Bonk and Jeffrey Johnson.
Honorary Pallbearers are Aden Suite, Archer Smoot and Carson Smith
Laura was so loving. She would always make you feel so good with her smile. It doesn’t seem like the world will be okay without her.
We are so thankful for Laura’s life, and for her precious daughters, Jennifer and Dava, and for all of her wonderful grandchildren and her great grandchild — and for David, as well. Her memory will live on in the lives of all of you beautiful children/grands/great grand, and David, and we pray you will keep her love and strong spirit in your hearts as long as you live.
Laura gave you all the love she could possibly give. Now you must take that love and spread it to those around you wherever you are. The world will be a better place if her love becomes your love, and then reaches the people you meet day by day.
Joe and I are praying for each of you! We believe God can and will use you and your families to reach out to others who have never experienced the love you have been given. God bless all of you: Jennifer, Greg, Michael, Ally, Chiane, November, Madaline, Archer, Carson, Dava, Nevaeh, Aden, David! We love you too!
Joe and Mary
Thank-You for all memories to build on and all the kind word, always. We love you too. XOX
Losing a mom isn’t ever easy but, now mine! Through faith I believe she lays here now in peace; September 22 2021. Losing a mother and sister by unjust hand of alcohol in “91. My mother and I stood through numerous concert events pushing and handing out red-ribbons, doing all she was able to bring awareness. She had a huge heart for family despite any stress that our skin causes she/we’re connected, she filled me with love to overlook my demons, she gave me an out if I would need while upholding my confidence. She loves the grand and great children endlessly. To the moon and back and back again “we love you Smore”, as she does the cart hokie-pokie in Heaven. May we meet again in Paradise as you’re the wind beneath my wing, Thank-You!
This hit me like a brick.I only met Laura for the first time in Centerville 2011 when they were doing a party there at a local hotel.Jeff and I go back to 1974 when we worked in Radio at WOHN in Herndon.Very sorry to hear of this.