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Dorothy Smith Obituary
She was born July 28, 1941, in Baltimore. Dorothy was a member of Trinity Missionary Baptist Church of God in Christ under the pastorship of the Rev. Jeffrey L. Dodson Sr. She was preceded in death by her father, Percy H. Smith, and two brothers, James E. and Willie M. Smith.
She leaves to cherish her precious memories a loving and devoted family: her mother, Mrs. Lessie Smith; three children, Keith Smith (Diane), Kermit and Chery D. Smith; one brother, Percy L. Smith (Alice); one sister, Shelverden Smith; nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; one aunt, Mrs. Cecilia Maybrey of Baltimore; several nieces, nephews, among them devoted, James D. Tucker and Corey A. Smith; cousins, among them devoted, Warren L. Wood; several devoted friends, Mrs. Maxcine Harrison of Georgia, Mr. and Mrs. Otis and Judy Tucker of Richmond, Mrs. Alice Smith, Mrs. Laverne Barlow, Mrs. Annie Finch, Willie Blackwell, Alice Sydnor, Lauretta Browder and Mrs. Alice R. Smith all of Petersburg.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12, 2008, from Trinity Baptist Church of God in Christ, Petersburg. The Rev. Jeffrey L. Dodson Sr., pastor, will officiate. Interment will follow in Dinwiddie Memorial Park. The family will assemble at the residence at 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12, 2008. Ms. Dorothy Smith's family may be contacted by phone at 732-8901, 732-6917 or 861-1808.
Final arrangements are being provided by Waverly Funeral Establishment, Petersburg Chapel, 356 S. Crater Road, 732-2820. The Rev. Jeffrey L. Dodson Sr., funeral director.
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Memories and Condolences
for Dorothy Smith
Alicia Turner
September 14, 2008
To the Smith Family: My buddy Dot, I am gonna miss so much. We have shared a lot of talks and good times. I was given so many words of encouragement and wisdom from such a dear and loving person to me. Missing you and loving you(My girl)
September 12, 2008
Carolyn Tillman
Shirley Parker-Edwards
September 11, 2008
Sometimes I wonder if God thinks
I ask Him for too much.
Forgive me, Lord, for what I feel,
I seem so out of touch.
Oft times I feel a little shy
When problems of the day
Start crowding in upon my mind
And hurt gets in the way.
You know my needs before I ask
When empty that I seem,
You Know the way in which I feel,
You share my every dream.
Forgive me, Lord, My doubts and fears.
And if I ask too much,
My room is quiet and I can pray....
I want to keep in touch.
Shirley Parker-Edwards
and Daughters
Tina "Hambone" Wilson
September 11, 2008
Greetings family and friends,
My deepest condolences are with each of you at this time. My prayers of peace and comfort are with you not only now, but at the those times in the future when the fond memories of momma, sister, auntie, grandma, daughter, and friend arise. My memories of growing up in Fifth Ward, Whop City, Uptown would not be complete without the memories of visiting the house on the corner of Lawrence and Pine Streets when I was a little girl hanging out with Cheryl and telling Keith and Kermit, "get back in the yard" , "leave us alone" or Cheryl calling out to Miss Dot saying, "Ma, call Keith and Kermit!!!" and Miss Dot would call to them to leave us alone. I have fond memories of those times when I would meet up with her after becoming an adult and receiving her continued blessings and well wishes. She's a special woman and shall forever be in the hearts of many. God bless each of you.
Velvet (Duke) Curry
September 11, 2008
Nature
As a fond mother, when the day is o'er,
Leads by the hand her little child to bed,
Half willing, half reluctant to be led,
And leave his broken playthings on the floor,
Still gazing at them through the open door,
Nor wholly reassured and comforted
By promises of others in their stead,
Which, though more splendid, may not please him more;
So Nature deals with us, and takes away
Our playthings one by one, and by the hand
Leads us to rest so gently, that we go
Scarce knowing if we wish to go or stay,
Being too full of sleep to understand
How far the unknown transcends the what we know.
By Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
The Poetry Foundation
Gilda Morgan
September 10, 2008
My prayers go out to you and your family at the loss of our Daughter, Sister, Mother, Grandmother, Cousin, and Friend. She is in God's care now and what better care could we ever ask for her? Now I pray for your comfort in the days ahead. May God bless you and keep you in His tender care and love for all eternity.
Robert Walker
September 9, 2008
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Belinda Brooks
September 8, 2008
To Our extended Family our hearts are haevy for you but remimber this
Family,
The blessings of love is upon you
May its peace abide with you
May its essence illuminate your heart
Now and forever more . .
Alberta White & Family
Ennis & Barbara James
September 8, 2008
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Ty'Quan & Da'Quan Smith
September 8, 2008
Good night grand mother we love and miss you. So sleep tight and keep on wathching over us.
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