Rebecca Marie Smith

Rebecca Smith, age 32, passed away on July 29, 2023.

Rebecca was born in Cincinnati, Ohio to Phillip David Pristas and Bobbi Smith.

Rebecca is survived by her son, Bentley Ryan Smith, her parents, Gary (Meg) Smith and Bobbi (Tony Radford) Smith, her brother, Robert Smith, her sisters Brooke, Katelyn and Samantha Pristas, her “Grandma Mermaid” Margaret Guy-Curtis, her grandparents Phillip R. and Sharon Pristas, her aunts, Beverly (Edward) Tobergta, Cindy (Jeff) Seiler, and extended family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather Robert Guy, Sr., and Grandfather Stephen Curtis.

Rebecca was a unique soul and brought happiness and cheer wherever she went. She loved life and did her best to live to the fullest despite her many obstacles. She loved her son very much; he meant the world to her.

Visitation and Memorial Services for Rebecca Marie Smith will be held on August 31 at Friendship Baptist Church (8580 Cheviot Rd. Cincinnati, Ohio 45251). Visitation will be held from 5:00pm to 6:00pm, with the Memorial Service to immediately follow from 6:00pm to 7:00pm, with Rick Schrenker officiating and musical and pictorial arrangements courtesy of Keith Wells.

In memory of Becca’s life and her love of elephants, donations can be made to the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden https://cincinnatizoo.org/support/donate/.