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Rosie Smith Obituary

Rosie Bee Smith (96) passed February 12, 2025 in Memphis, Tennessee.

Visitation, Thursday, February 27, 2025 from 2 until 4 p. m. at Joe Ford Funeral Home 1616 Winchester Road, 38116. Graveside services, Friday, February 28, 2025, 11 a. m. at West Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery. She leaves to mourn her passing, daughter, Tina M. Heard (Alex); son, Clifton Todd Smith (Sandra), 11 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

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Published by The Daily Memphian on Feb. 27, 2025.

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Cheryl McGuire Parker

February 28, 2025

I think this is the wonderful woman who helped raise me and worked in the McGuire home for many years.
She was so very kind to me and I loved her very much. May Tina and Clift receive comfort and peace and know they had a precious Mama that many loved. Rest in Peace Rosie B!! Cheryl Parker

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