Amy M. Smith

Amy Marie Smith was born June 11, 1979, in Clinton, Iowa. Those who knew her remember a woman who treasured her family above all else — a devoted mother to her three children, Alyvia, Avery and Violet, and a loving daughter, sister and aunt. Amy earned her GED in 1997 through Job Corps and worked in practical, hands-on jobs including at Home Depot and DM Services. She spent time in recovery later in life and had been involved with W.I.S.H. Ministries in Davenport, a connection her family noted as part of her efforts to rebuild and care for herself.

Friends and relatives described Amy as compassionate and thoughtful, someone who frequently put others first. She loved the outdoors and camping, and was often called a "hippie at heart" for the joyful way she embraced simple pleasures like spending time outside. Amy’s family and friends shared memories of her willingness to help people in hard times and of the warmth she offered those close to her.

Amy is survived by her three children — Alyvia April Jeanne Smith (born April 16, 1999), Avery Xavier Smith (born December 19, 2002) and Violet May Smith (born May 16, 2011) — as well as her parents, grandparents, sisters and a wide circle of nieces, nephews and friends who loved her. Her obituary notes close relationships with sisters and extended family members who remember her generosity, sense of humor and fierce love for her children.

Her family acknowledged Amy’s struggles with addiction but emphasized that those difficulties did not define the whole of her life. They spoke instead of a woman who loved deeply, who gave freely of herself, and whose absence is keenly felt by those who knew her. The family asked that memorial gifts be directed to W.I.S.H. Ministries, reflecting Amy’s ties to recovery efforts and the support she sought in her final months.

Amy’s life—marked by love of family, care for others, and a fondness for the outdoors—remains remembered by those she left behind. While public records note that her death in January 2024 was investigated by police, family remembrances focus on the person she was: a mother, daughter, sister and friend whose presence mattered to many. Those who wish to honor her memory are invited to reflect on the compassion she showed and the small, everyday acts that made her a beloved part of her community.