After a life well lived at the age of 96.

Imogene Frederica Smith (a.k.a “Imo” and “Vercel”) passed away Sunday, September 13, 2026, in Cleveland, Ohio. Born the sixth of seven children of Mable Johnson and Steven Smith on January 3rd, 1930, in the Parish of St. Ann, Jamaica.

Imogene attended The School of Alderton, in St. Ann, and graduated in 1948. In the early 50’s, she moved to Kingston, where she was employed at The Ministry of Health and then at Bellevue Hospital.

In the year 1966, she migrated to Cleveland, Ohio where she lived for the rest of her life.

As the years progressed she met Neville and was joined in marriage in 1968.

She was employed by various families and performed her duties with diligence.

She enjoyed her life tremendously.

Serving family and friends.

Imogene had the pleasure of hosting and preparing meals at any given time for family and friends.

Imo was specially known for making the best tasting beef patty maker in Cleveland.

In the 70s and 80s she was a member of the Haslingden Jamaican Cricket Club and The Ladies Birthday Club.

On Sunday’s she faithfully attended New Apostolical Church and then joined Missionary Alliance Church, with husband Neville.

She loved traveling, her favorite destinations were Jamaica, San Francisco, Mexico, Canada and throughout the United States.

We can remember her famous sayings “U kidding” and “Kiss Mi Neck.” Imogene’s presence will be greatly missed but her legacy lives on in those lives she had touched.

Imogene was predeceased by her sister, Gladys Martin, Wilhel and William Forbes, daughter, Carol Amos Smith, grandson’s, Damian Taylor, and David Hunt, niece Annette Cole, nephew Micheal Forbes, and son-in-law Selburn Colthurst.

Imogene is survived by her husband, Neville Smith, children, Patrice Colthurst, Marlene Smith, Sonia Smith, Carl Smith, and Andrea Smith-Gordon, a total of 18 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, 6 great-great grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews.