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Bessie Smith Obituary
Rochester: Passed September 24, 2008. She is survived by 4 sons and 8 daughters; many other relatives and friends.
Calling hours, Thursday 7-9 PM at Metropolitan Funeral Chapel Inc., 109 West Ave. Funeral Services, Friday 11 AM at Christ Temple Apostolic Faith Church, 766 West Broad St. Bishop Clarence Turner, Officiating. Interment, Falls Cemetery.
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for Bessie Smith
Marc Hepburn Sr
October 5, 2008
To the greatest woman in our family! Without you there wouldnt have been a family..WE LOVE YOU GRANDMA...always have and always will....You and granddad showed us one thing that we can ALL agree on..and thats to Love each other(family) reguardless of what happend in the past!....LOVE YOU..
WAYNE & ELAINE FOSTER
October 5, 2008
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Roberta Kellum & Congregation of Community Temple Holiness Church
October 4, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
P H
October 4, 2008
It was a honor to know you...rest in peace.
Sharece "Rece" Higgs
October 4, 2008
You will be missed love you Rest In Peace
Zilla Higgs
October 4, 2008
Grandma has gone to a better place. We will miss her so much. We must remember as a family we have to keep her and Grandad's legacy going. I love all of you. Little Zilla
Bro. Patrick & Sis. Shirley Johnson
October 4, 2008
Our hearts and prayers are with you all. We are praying that God will continue to strengthen you and comfort you at this time. Mother Smith will be missed; she was very kind and had a great welcoming smile.
Marilyn Mathis
October 2, 2008
May God comfort you all in the loss of your dear mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother (many times over).
Love and prayers,
Elder Ronald & Evangelist Marilyn Mathis, Myra and Ronald Anthony
Sonya Agee & Family
October 2, 2008
Phyllis, P.J. & Family,
Sorry for your lost, may god continue to keep and bless you during this time.
Sandra White-Williams
October 1, 2008
Our prayers are with you at this time of our loss. Mother Smith had a sweet spirit. We will lift the family up in prayer. Sincerely, Deacon Tracy, Sis Sandra and Ethan Williams of Miracle Deliverance Faith Center Church
Sister Debbie Marion
October 1, 2008
I am very sorry for your loss. I'm praying that God give you all comfort, strength and a peace of mind during your time of bereavement. I am praying for you.
Love and Prayers,
Sister Debbie Marion
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