The funeral for the Georgia woman who was brain-dead but kept alive by ventilators because of the state’s abortion law was held Saturday in an Atlanta suburb, NBC affiliate WXIA of Atlanta reported.
The funeral of Adriana Smith took place at Fairfield Baptist Church in Lithonia, WXIA reported, and drew a crowd that included a number of Smith’s fellow nurses and other members of the public.
Because of Georgia’s strict abortion law — known as the LIFE Act, which makes abortion illegal after six weeks of pregnancy — Smith was kept alive until her child could be born and survive on his own, according to WXIA.
The baby was born prematurely on June 13, weighing 1 pound, 13 ounces, Newkirk told WXIA at the time.
WXIA reported Saturday that Smith was taken off life support days after her son, Chance, was born.
Smith’s funeral Saturday drew family, friends, community members and peers who wanted to honor her life.
“I’m thankful for everything that she’s taught me — her love, her kindness, her wisdom,” Smith’s younger sister, Naya, said, according to WXIA. »
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