Mrs. Metro Lewis Smith-Griffith passed away November 21, 2019.  A native of Jacksonville, she attended the local public schools, graduating from New Stanton Senior High School – Class of 1956.  Furthering her education, she attended Florida A&M University, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Music and later attending University of Florida, where the Master's degree in Music was conferred.  As one of Duval County's Outstanding Educators, Mrs. Smith-Griffith was employed as a Teacher before retiring after rendering over forty years of dedicated service.  Other affiliations include being a member of the Daughters of the King, where she served as National President, Episcopal Church Women, Homeless Outreach Ministry (Founder). She was predeceased by her sons, Frank Smith, Jr. and Joseph Smith; father of children, Frank U. Smith, Sr., and husband, Emanuel Griffith.  Survivors include her daughter, Mrs. Michelina Smith-Goodwin (Corey); grandchildren, Joseph Terrell and Michael Hervey; aunt, Ms. Inez Toombs; a number of other relatives and friends.