Body Found in Downtown Woodstock Identified

WOODSTOCK, GA -- Woodstock police have released the identity of the woman whose body was found last week in the city's central business district. 

The body of 30-year-old Canton resident Brittany Renee Smith was discovered around 2 a.m. Tuesday, May 31 near the intersection of Wheeler and Chambers streets, Woodstock police previously told Patch.

Police spokesperson Brittany Duncan said investigators have not received any confirmation from the coroner on Smith's cause of death yet.

"However, we continue to investigate the incident as a suicide," she added. 

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The discovery of Smith's body came just days after the body of Woodstock resident Tera Christine Bristow, 35, was discovered under a bridge along Interstate 575 in Ball Ground. 

According to Smith's obituary, a funeral service was held June 3 at Winkenhofer Pine Ridge Funeral Home in Kennesaw. Her obituary states she was born in Jacksonville, Florida, on Jan. 8, 1986 and was living in Canton the time of her passing. 

"Brittany's engaging personality was fun-loving and kind, sensitive and nurturing," the obituary reads. "Her creativity and loyal heart was apparent in all she did. Brittany was an incredible mother and enjoyed doing life with them."

Smith is survived by her three children; her mother, Chrystal Crawford; sisters, Lauren Crawford and Hannah Parker (Adam Parker); and a niece and nephew. 

Residents can make a donation to support Smith's children visiting the Youcaring.com page for the family.
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