LaPearl Anita Campbell Smith was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, sister-in-love, aunt, godmother, cousin, teacher, mentor, colleague, and close friend to many, went to her Heavenly home on the early morning of October 28, 2024. She was the first born to Elaine Madge Parsons Campbell and the late Reverend Curtis Edward Campbell on May 11, 1957. Most knew her as a righteous, upstanding and Godly woman, who put 110% of effort into everything that she did, whether it was her many years working to help those with disabilities to find employment, her leadership of choirs, singing and playing the piano or being the upmost exemplary family-woman. With her loving heart, she will be remembered for her powerful love of God, her warmth, her lovely singing voice, her beautiful piano playing, and her unending willingness to help anyone in need.

LaPearl was born and raised in Newport News, Virginia and attended Second Baptist Church East End being baptized by the late Reverend Dr. Preston T. Hayes. She showed an interest in music very early in her life, was taught by the late Mr. Wilson King and taught by her aunt, the late Mrs. Joan Silver, to play the organ at a young age. She became a leader for the Youth Choir. She graduated from Menchville High School in 1975.

In 1979, LaPearl graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts from Shenandoah College and Conservatory of Music in Winchester, Virginia. She majored in music therapy and music education. LaPearl  received  the coveted Algernon Sidney Sullivan Award, given to those who display excellence of character and service to humanity. She pledged to the Sigma Alpha Iota Women's Music Fraternity, and enjoyed  singing in the      Harambee Gospel Choir and the Conservatory Choir.

In the early 1990's, LaPearl met the love of her life, Alvin Austin Smith, Jr. and they were joined in holy matrimony on August 22,1992. They spent thirty-two wonderful years united in marriage. On June 3,1993, LaPearl and  Alvin were blessed with their first son, Daniel Austin Smith. They were blessed again on December 22,1995 with their second son, Joshua Edward Smith.

Helping others was one of LaPearl's most shining characteristics. It should come as no surprise that she                 dedicated many years working with organizations that sought to aid in the growth of people both young and old. The organizations included Apple Country Head Start, the Loudoun County Public School System, Virginia OIC, Center for Fitness, and the Virginia Department of Aging & Rehabilitative Services where she became a business development manager. Choosing to retire in 2022, her hardworking nature brought her to work with the Virginia Department for the Blind and Visually Impaired. She dedicated even more time to assisting those who would find her mentorship valuable beyond measure.

Above all else, LaPearl cherished her love of praise and worship as one of God's humble disciples. She devoted a significant portion of her life to playing the piano, leading and singing with choirs from various churches throughout both Virginia and West Virginia, including Second Baptist Church East End, Trinity Baptist Church, Mount Zion United Methodist Church, John Mann United Methodist Church, Ebenezer Mt. Calvary Holy Church, where she served as Minister of Music and was licensed to preach, Mount Carmel Baptist Church and currently, Saint Luke Baptist Church, where she led the Senior Choir and was a beloved Sunday School teacher.

LaPearl will be lovingly remembered by her mother, Elaine P. Campbell, ; husband, Alvin A. Smith, Jr.; her sons, Daniel A. Smith and Joshua E. Smith (engaged to Sharon Washington); sisters, Dale Campbell-Ford, Patrice C. Perrin (Donald);  sister-in-love, Carolyn Douglass (Raymond); grand-children, Zyair Tibbs, Gabriel Tibbs, Kenzo Washington; niece, Sherri Parker (Dwayne); nephews, Traevien Ford, Adriel Ford; great nephews, Jordan Williams, Jalen Williams; great niece, Jada Parker; many cousins, extended family, church family members, godchildren, colleagues and dear friends.