Melissa "Missy" Smith, 44, joined her ancestors on Sunday, February 5th in her home, surrounded by loved ones.

Missy survived a double lung and liver transplant in 2020; being 7th in the Country to have such a surgery. The surgery added a few years to her life before the gifted liver failed. Missy continued to live her life to the fullest, while seizing the adventure and blessing in each new day.

Missy was a proud member of the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe. Always being someone wanting to help out, she spent her career working at the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe for Tribal Citizens either at the medi cal clinic or in Social Services. Missy was a cultural powerhouse; participating in tribal canoe journeys and the Chairwoman of the culture committee. Missy was also the creator, organizer and integral in the execution of the Jamestown S'Klallam Warrior Mud Run. Deemed the "Mud Mangler", Missy had an infectious energy and eagerly recruited others into participating in this run which benefited the Tribal Food Bank.

Her main source of pride is, and always will be, her children. Missy was fiercely protective and radiated joy at the mention of her children. She is survived by her two children; daughter, Eli Smith 21 and son, Alden Smith 17. Her mother, Gloria Smith, Father Randy Smith, sister Rochelle Blankenship and brother Randy Smith as well as countless beloved aunties, uncles and cousins and friends. Her legacy will carry on forever, reminding us to choose to live a life of meaningful acts, love, laughter and service.

A celebration of life will be held Sunday, March 19th at 2 p.m. at Red Cedar Hall at Jamestown S'Klallam Tribal Center.

Drennan & Ford Funeral Home in Port Angeles is entrusted with her arrangements. Please sign the online guestbook for her family at www.drennanford.com .