Remembering Celisa Smith Coldiron

Celisa Smith Coldiron, age 55 of Pineville, entered eternal rest on Monday, March 16, 2026 in her residence.

Celisa was a resident of Pineville for over 34 years. She was the Financial Director for Families Helping Families, a non-profit organization catering to children with physical disabilities. She enjoyed her flowers and plants and tending to their pool, which was her relaxation, as well as art painting. She also loved spending time and going to functions with her family. Her family was her life.

She is preceded in death by her mother, Deloris Davis Smith, and her infant son, Brady Thomas Coldiron.

Celisa is survived by her husband of 36 years, Russ Coldiron of Pineville; three sons, Jesse Coldiron (Denise) of Pineville, Jacob Coldiron of Pineville, and Jerrod “Jed” Snoddy (Kari) of Pollock; her father, Mr. Cecil Smith of Pineville; and one sister, Cheline Cox (Jim) of Ecuador, South America. She is also survived by four grandchildren, Kylie Coldiron, Madison Coldiron, Wylan Snoddy and Reed Snoddy, as well as special extended family members Dana Little of Cheneyville and Frankie Lachney of Cheneyville.