Jennifer L. “Jen” Smith
December 30, 1974 - January 17, 2026
Jennifer L. “Jen” Smith, age 51, of Smyrna, DE, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026.
Born in Wilmington, DE on December 30, 1974, she was a daughter of Harry E. Lewis and Joan (Tucker) Darsney. Jen made her career as a project manager at Bank of America for 28 years.
Jen always looked forward to her next vacation, whether she was going camping or on a cruise, she loved exploring somewhere new. She had an appreciation for cars and enjoyed going to car shows and watching NASCAR. Jen loved to bake and always had a special treat ready for her friends and family. She also enjoyed the simple things in life, like going out to dinner. Jen’s most cherished moments were spent with her family whom she loved immensely.
Jen is survived by her loving husband, Samuel D. Smith Jr.; son, Justin D. Smith of Smyrna; mother, Joan Darsney; father, Harry Lewis; stepmother, Carol Lewis; sisters, Tracey Mayes (John) of Newark and Heather Foraker (Jared) of Sebring, FL; and nephews, Tyler and Dillon. She was preceded in death by her stepfather, Kenny Darsney.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 10 am until 12 pm on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 275 East Main Street, Middletown, DE, where a funeral service will begin at 12 pm. Interment will follow in Old Drawyers Cemetery, 2839 DuPont Parkway, Middletown, DE.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jen’s memory to United Service Organizations (USO), P.O. Box 96860, Washington, DC 20077-7677 or online by clicking here.
Sherry Cernos
All my love and deepest sympathy to you all, love and prayers. Love,
Dave and Sherry Cernos
Jason Alexandrian
Deepest condolences to Jen’s family and friends. I was her coworker for over 15 years of her very long career. She told us how proud she was of her son Justin. She was a great person to be around and brought empathy and humor to her work leaving her mark in what she created. I am better off having known her.
Tom Deladvitch
Nothing I can possibly say will take away the hurt and pain you’re feeling, but I hope you know that you have many people who care about you and who are feeling your sadness too. If grief is truly a journey, I’m here for you every step of the way.
Marsha Andrews
Jen was like a daughter to me. I met her when she was just months old and spent many days with her. She will be forever missed. I pray for Sam, Justin, her sister Tracey and her parents. A light gone out too soon.
Jen Kaden
It was an honor to work with Jen. Her smile and kindness will be missed. My condolences to her entire family.
Lisa murphy
Im not sure why god picked her to go to him when many needed her here,, she was a sweet heart,I give my condolences to all her family ,,Rest In Peace Jen,xo
Nick Ferry
My deepest condolences and prayers to you all. I never got the chance to meet Jen, but I know she was deeply loved.
DOUG ROBBINS
Sam you have my family’s most heartfelt condolences!
Irene Dugan
Don’t know what to say except how sorry I am to hear this. My condolences to her family
Sam And Andi McWhirt
Our hearts are broken for you all. I hope this brings you some comfort
Arrived!
Oh say “She has arrived!
And not that She is gone
May every thought of her
Be in that land of Morn
Arrived! To hear His voice
And see His welcoming smile
And then to greet again
Those She lost for a while
Arrived! To tread no more the weary path of pain
Nor feel the waning strength the body feel again
To be forever free from all that limits love
In His service thus She now may tireless move
Then say not “She is gone,
Nor think of Her as dead, But say “In the Fathers’s House
She has arrived instead
Davinne’s kennedy
I am so sorry for the loss of a wonderful young woman. I’ve known her practically her whole life. She was just little used to babysit her and her sister I worked with her mom. We had some good times. These two girls were beautiful and I will miss Jennifer, even though I don’t see her that often, but I will think of her as another beautiful angel. love and prayers to the family.🙏❤️
Patricia Anderson
My prayers go out to all the family and friends. Jen was one of a kind and will be deeply missed. May she forever rest in God’s loving arms.
Nicole Powell
My deepest condolences to Bubby, Justin, and all of Jen’s loved ones. I truly enjoyed following her camping and traveling adventures and all of the love that was shared. May God give you strength and comfort in the days to come.
Jill Lucas
Jen was one of the happiest, bubbliest, kindest people that I knew–and always positive. Just reading her posts made me smile as she was always having a great time and onto something new! I loved her adventures with you, Bubby! I will never forget her making all of her cookies during the Christmas Holidays. Jen was a very special lady! Please accept our deepest condolences and know that we are here for you.
John Jill and Alisha Lucas
Mike
I only met her once. But I know her husband well. I will miss her sausage gravy she used to make for the gang at Sam’s work. She will be missed tremendously by us all. RIP Jen…