Cheyenne Byrd Youngblood, 65, of Springfield, passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2016 at The Mosaic of Springfield.

Cheyenne was born on July 5, 1950 in Springfield the daughter of Robert and Essie Byrd Smith.

She worked as a botanical specialist for Ace Hardware.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and two brothers, Gerald Clemmons and Robert Smith Jr.

She is survived by one son, Jon Young, of CA; six siblings, Sly-Dawne Varela of Springfield, Charmaine Smith-Ladd FL, Antoinette Smith of CA, Maurice Smith of AZ, Tempi Duffey of SC and Caleb Smith of Springfield; and Herbert Washington Jr. and very special extended family and friends.

Memorial services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 28, 2016 at Kumler United Methodist Church, 600 N. 5th St., Springfield, with Reverend Robert K. Freeman officiating.  Repass will follow services.