Vernice Nicese Smith

AGNEW FUNERAL HOME: Announce with deepest sympathy the passing of Mrs. Vernice Nicese Smith on Wednesday, June 24, 2024.

SMITH'S LIFE STORY: Vernice "Nicese" Smith was born on November 17, 1971, to Eddie B. Smith and Ruby Love Williams Smith of Greensboro, Alabama. She peacefully departed this life on June 24, 2026, surrounded by her loving parents, sister, brothers, nieces, and other cherished family members. Nicese accepted Christ at an early age and became a member of
Hickory Stand A.M.E. Zion Church in Greensboro, Alabama. She graduated from Greensboro High School West in 1992 and later pursued higher education in Birmingham, Alabama.
On July 3, 1993, she was united in holy matrimony to Elwin Rainer Sr. Through this union, she lovingly embraced and helped raise Elwin (Crystal) Rainer II., Chavon (Tone) Rainer Sanford, and Aaron L Rainer as her own. Following their marriage, Nicese and Elwin relocated to Sacramento, California. She later moved to Portland, Oregon, where she lived with her uncle, Johnny B. and aunt, Dorothy Williams. During her career, she dedicated more than 20 years of service to Pacific Power, eventually transferring to Las Vegas, Nevada, where she continued her professional journey.

PUBLIC VIEWING: Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM at Agnew Funeral Home 1110 Baptist Hill Greensboro, AL 36744

FUNERAL SERVICE: Thursday, July 2, 2026, 11:00 AM at New Pentecostal Holiness Church 708 Hobson St. Greensboro, Alabama 36744 Rev. Smith, Officiating

REPAST: A&J Multi-Purpose Center 14146 AL-25 Greensboro, Alabama 36744

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