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1929
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2024
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Hattie Smith Obituary
Mrs. Hattie Lee Smith peacefully transitioned on February 23, 2024, at the age of 94. Born on May 11, 1929, to Mrs. Hattie Susie Appling and Mr. Ralph Appling at Grady Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. Alumni of David T. Howard High School, showing her compassion and kindness through her passion of hair styling and nursing. She loved her Nabisco family where she retired after 28 years in 1997. One of her amazing accomplishments was supporting her grandson from 2005 to 2008, JD v. Atlanta Independent School System (11th Cir. 2008) and winning the appeal on March 6, 2008; not to mention she was an Education Civil Rights Advocate as well. She Married James Howard Smith, Sr., and had five wonderful children who she is survived by; Gail R. Smith, Janice Smith Andrews, Denice Smith Morgan, James Howard Smith, Jr., and Lynnette Smith Patterson; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, including a large number of other family members, friends, and her Nabisco family. Funeral Service Saturday, March 2, 2024 at 11 AM; Cornerstone Community Baptist Church. Willie A. Watkins Historic West End Chapel.
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NEAL PARKER
January 5, 2026
I was so impressed with the Memoriam that I would have loved to know such a great couple as the SMITH'S. The emphasis they placed on Education , Work Ethic , and Family along with other items was refreshing . As a race , we really need that today. May God continue to bless the family !!!!!!!!!!
Evana Elwin
April 10, 2024
My sincere sympathy for the loss of your Mom. Ms. Hattie was one of a kind and will be forever missed. Soar with the Angels.
Evana Elwin
Barbara A Person
March 2, 2024
With deepest sympathy from one of her best friends Barbara A Person
Sharon Scandrett
March 2, 2024
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Patricia Y.Pyron
March 2, 2024
Ms.Hattie was my co-worker for a number of years at National Biscuit Com.Condolencies are to her Family and Friends
Kim Malone
March 1, 2024
Deepest Sympathy to Smith family from the Malone Family (Betty, Katrina and Kim).
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March 1, 2024
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