Orene Danese Smith, age 60, of Atlanta, passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2011.  She is survived by her son, Donnie Smith of Atlanta; brothers, Malcolm Burney of Snellville and Loren Burney of Dahlonega; sister, Wanda McHann of Carthage, MS and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, July 28, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at Wages & Sons Gwinnett Chapel.  Interment to follow at Melwood Cemetery.  The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Wages & Sons Gwinnett Chapel, 1031 Lawrenceville Highway, Lawrenceville, 770-277-4550.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.wagesandsons.com.