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Pamela Smith Obituary
Rev. Pamela Burchette Smith departed this life from earth sorrows to heavens joy on Monday, September 22, 2008 at Kaplan Family Hospice Residence of Newburgh, NY. She was 54.
Pamela was born March 6, 1954 to the parentage of the late John Lewis Smith, Sr. and Sophia Burchette in Bayshore, NY.
Pamela was a 38-year resident of Middletown and Rev. Smith was ordained an Elder on July 24, 2004 under the leadership of Bishop Debra E. Gause. She was a Registered Nurse for Goshen Secure Center, Goshen, NY and a member of the St. Paul Baptist Church of Middletown, NY, under the leadership of Rev. Ray Anthony King, where she served in various capacities: as Administrative Assistant to the Pastor, teacher, counselor, deaconess ministry and member of the Pastors Aide.
Pamela is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Herbert F. Smith; sons, Herbert Jason Smith and Keith Allen Smith, both of Middletown, NY; two brothers, John L. Smith, Jr. (Cindy) of Medford, NY and Joseph A. Smith (Julia) of Lake Ronkonkama, NY; sisters, Barbara L. Jones (Kenneth) of North Bayshore, NY, Debra Nichols of Brentwood, NY, and a host of relatives and friends.
Visitation will be today, Thursday, September 25, from 7-9 p.m. at the First Congregational Church, 29 E. Main St., Middletown, NY.
Services will be held on Friday, September 26, at 10 a.m. at the First Congregational Church, with Bishop Debra E. Gause, officiating. Interment will be at Hillside Cemetery in Middletown, NY.
Arrangements by Rhodes Funeral Homes, 259 Walsh Ave., New Windsor, NY 12553. Please visit our website at www.rhodesfuneralhomes.com or please give us a call at 845-569-1233.
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Memories and Condolences
for Pamela Smith
Deborah VanDunk
September 18, 2020
Twelve years have passed since you "crossed over", I miss our Monday conversations over the phone, to my mentor, my hope and inspiration, may His peace be with you till we meet again.
Karen Hughes (Bennett)
October 11, 2008
I worked with Pam at MPC, she was a fine woman and compassionate Nurse. My deepest sympathy to her family and friends.
Gilbert Dillard
September 27, 2008
To: Deacon Herb Smith and Family, We offer our condolence to you on the behalf of St. Stephen COGIC's church family. We will prayerfully seek Christ to comfort, guide, and strenghten your family. Because of Rev. Pamela Smith's faithfulness and love for others, we will remember her in our hearts. Pastor Gilbert and Evangelist Carol Dillard-St. Stephen COGIC, Port Jervis, New York
REBECCA ROSS
September 26, 2008
TO THE SMITH FAMILY :
MAY PRAYERS AND WISHES ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AT THIS TIME YOUR MOTHER,AND WIFE WAS A GREAT PERSON TO ME AND MY CHILDREN AND ALWAYS HAD A KIND WORD TO SAY TO KEEP ME BELIEVING IN THE WORD OF GOD HEAVEN IS GETTING A NEW ANGEL AND SHE WILL BE MISSED.
Hazel Gray
September 25, 2008
To Minister Smith and Family, I came to St. Paul over a year now. Rev. Smith always greeted me with a smile. She will be missed. May God keep you and your family.
Parralee & Charles Perry
September 25, 2008
Dear Herby & Sons:
We were deeply saddened to hear of the loss of Sister Pam. We are praying for you and your family.
Maureen
September 24, 2008
Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal.
In the short time I've known Rev Smith, I came to love her words of wisdom and encouragement. She was truly a woman of God. I have seen people under her leadership grow so much in christ and that's a blessing.
To MIT Herbert Smith, God blessed you with a precious jewel. We all loved and BUT God loved her best!!
I will pray for you and your family that God will continue to heal your broken hearts. Just realize and KNOW that she is with the lord and she is no longer in pain. To be absent from the body is to be present with the lord!
Thank you Jesus! She is HOME!!!!
Vanessa Roberts
September 24, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you all in this very difficult time.
Janet Williams
September 24, 2008
Dear Herby and Sons, You have our deepest sympathy for the loss of your wife and mother. Herby, you and Pam are often thought of in our home, remembering how you came into our home in our hour of need with prayers to comfort our son and family. The two of you are truly servants of God. We're sure the Lord has a special place in his Kingdom for Pam. GOD BLESS Freddie & Janet Williams
Tonya Martin
September 24, 2008
You guys know that I really wanted to be there. My heart is hurting so bad because I am really going to miss Ms. Pam. I have lost my best friend, my second mother and my mentor. I met Ms. Pam through Keith about 10 years ago and she has been a part of my life ever since. Ms Pam and the entire Smith family has been a part of my life as well as my family's. Believe me, she wouldn't want to trade places with us right now for anything in the world. None of us was ready for her to leave, but we can go on knowing that we will see her again in a better place.
Just as all of you were there for us during our time of bereavement, we are there for yours.
The Martin Family: James Sr., Marie, Rodney and Tameka (New Orleans,LA); Randy, Marcel, Cameron and Camille (Frederick, MD)
Latoya
September 24, 2008
To the Smith family, it is with Great sorrow i send my prayers and heart felt sympathy to you all i pray Gods speed.
Deborah Van dunk
September 24, 2008
To my Dear Brother Herby and my nephews Keith and Jason,
I can not find the words to express the "special and spiritfilled" relationship I had with your wife and mother. She has been such a strong anchor in my developing an intimate relationship with Christ. She has encouraged and guided me more than you will ever know.
God has her now; she is no longer living for Christ; she is up there walking and working by HIS side. Be encouraged; knowing and realizing this is a time to rejoice and celebrate her life. I am here for you.
Praying for your strength.
I love you,
Your sister and Aunt Debbie
Rosella Best Woody
September 24, 2008
To The Smith Family, I'm sorry to hear of your loss. We are praying for you.
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