LaShonte McReynolds Smith, born on April 11, 1977, in Denver, Colorado, passed away on April 23, 2025. She left this world far too soon, but not without leaving a lasting imprint on everyone who was blessed to know her.

A woman of remarkable intellect and creativity, she earned her degree in Management Information Systems from the University of Nebraska. Her love for learning and her curious spirit led her to Bauman College, where she pursued her passion for cooking and health by becoming a Natural Chef. Never one to stop growing, she later achieved her Master's Degree in Data Science, seamlessly weaving together her talents for both the analytical and the artistic.

She lived life with an open heart — nurturing her family with love, filling her kitchen with warmth and incredible meals, and embracing challenges with grit and grace. She had a gift for making people feel seen, heard, and cared for, whether it was through a heartfelt conversation, a home-cooked dish, or simply her welcoming smile.

She was preceded in death by her beloved mother, Betty Woodson. She is survived by her adoring husband, Leonard; her treasured son, Micah, who was the light of her life; her father, Curtis McReynolds; and her loving stepmother, Deborah. She was also blessed to have Gail and Elton Johnson in her life, who loved and cared for her like a daughter.

Her family and friends will remember her as a woman of unwavering kindness, fierce intelligence, quiet strength, and boundless love. Her spirit lives on in the lives she touched, the lessons she taught, and the memories that will forever bring comfort and joy.

Services to celebrate LaShonte's life will begin with a visitation from 10:00 until 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 2, 2025, followed by a funeral service at 11:00 a.m., all at the Eaton Community Church, 1561 Benjamin Dr, Eaton, CO 80615. Private family interment will be held in the Eaton Cemetery.