Tava Jean Smith of Mesquite, born February 21, 1939, passed away August 14, 2018. Preceded in death by husband of 29 years, William L. Smith; parents, J. D. and Gertrude Heard; granddaughter, Shalina Lynn Pasher. Survived by children, Donna Johnson Pasher, Brooks D. Johnson; grandchildren, Malicia R. Curran, Aevery Johnson, Candra J. Divelbiss, Tava E. Gallager, Justin V. Pasher, Ashton Johnson; great grandchildren, McKenna Divelbiss, Madison Pasher, Malorie Divelbiss, Caleb Pasher; brother, Vaughn S. Heard.