Aundrea Smith

Aundrea Smith Obituary

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Age - 50

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September 10, 2023

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Stillwater, OK

Aundrea Rene Smith, Aunie to her nephew, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Thursday, September 7th, 2023. She is survived by her parents Calvin and Brenda Smith of Stillwater; her brother Travis Smith and his wife Chelsea, and nephew TJ, all of Stillwater. Funeral services will begin at 2:00 p. m. Wednesday, September 13th, 2023 at the Strode Funeral Home Chapel in Stillwater, Oklahoma. In lieu of flowers, a Memorial Scholarship for her Zeta Sisters will be established in her name. A complete obituary will be forthcoming.

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