Sondra Lee Holliday "Smitti"

January 20, 1951 - February 22, 2022

Sondra "Smitti" Holliday was born January 20th 1951 to John & Evelyn Holliday Sr. Second oldest of six, A Tacoma native through & through she grew up on the southend of the city, 91st & Tacoma Ave to be exact. Attending Baker Middle School she was a stellar student, Athlete & singer in choir which prompted her to start a quartet with her 3 siblings Millicent, Carmen & Tanya Holliday. She also attended Mount Tahoma HighSchool where she blossomed into one of the states best Female Athletes excelling in Basketball, Volleyball Track & Field plus FastPitch becoming 1969's Athlete of the year. Continuing her education at TCC & an Olympic hopeful she met her Husband to be Warren T. Smith Sr. After College still loving the game of FastPitch Sondra played on local traveling teams in the city, notably "Spuds Tavern" becoming a fan favorite & league all star simply known as ":SMITTI". Always in high spirits Sondra loved to sing, in the early 90"s teaming up with friend & business partner "Jaime" they ushered in the new Japanese singing sensation Karaoke to lounges in Tacoma|Lakewood..Her Smile plus personality would bring the crowd in but her voice would keep them coming back.Sonda was a two time Cancer survivor who was very involved with donating, supporting cancer events & all causes to find the cure.Her passing has impacted so many people on so many levels, but Sondra was a believer in the one true Christ YHWH which bring us peace & strength in the trying times, Sondra leaves behind two sons, Warren T Smith Jr & Shilo "Julian" Holliday three grandchildren Empress Smith, Isaac Smith & Monroe Holliday also Nieces & Nephews that loved her very much. Long live the Queen of Karaoke.