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Erlene Smith Obituary
The Smiths moved to Washington after Carter nominated Bobby as Assistant Secretary of Agriculture in 1978, and Erlene Smith worked closely with the first lady. "One big contribution she had was she did scrapbooks for the (Carter) family, so she was privy to tons of pictures and information," said her daughter Victoria Smith.
Erlene Smith, 87, of Winder, died June 7 of complications from a lung condition she had battled for several years. A memorial service is planned for 11 a.m. June 26 at First Christian Church, Disciples of Christ, in Winder. Read the news obituary
Memories and Condolences
for Erlene Smith
15 Entries
June 25, 2014
I saw in the Constitution where your wonderfully fun Mother, Erlene passed away and please know that my heart and thoughts are with you. What a great lady, fun person and loving Mother she was and how I enjoyed her as well as "the one and only GIRLIE!!" Now y'all truly had the woman power going on for you. I had total intentions of being at the service today, took a sleeping pill at 3am because that was "last resort" and here I am just awake at 10:10!! Please please please know that I am there in my thoughts and my prayers are with you all. Mother's are so very precious and we both had great ones and I wanted you to know that YOUR Erlene was extra special to me and I am a better person for knowing her as well as that wonderfully, delightful grandmother of yours, "Everyone's Girlie!!!" Bless you dear friend. Susan Sharpe Dickens
June 24, 2014
With deepest sympathy to the family.
June 23, 2014
Janet and Vickie, Becky sent me this info. My Father died at 87 and then two years later my Mother at 87. Guess that might be my lucky number,too. Please know that you can look up and talk to people you love in heaven and know they hear you. Mary Faye
Barb
June 23, 2014
I'm sorry for your loss and may you find comfort in God's inspired word the Bible (2 Timothy 3:16).
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Elisabeth Alexander
June 21, 2014
I am so very sorry for your loss. I lost my mom June 5 so I know your sorrow.
June 21, 2014
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Reed
June 21, 2014
Offering my deepest condolences to the Smith family. May God grant you strength and courage as you face the coming days.
Tina
June 21, 2014
In this difficult time in your life,may you find comfort in God's Word,the Bible. James 4:8 encourages;"Draw close to God,and He will draw close to you."
June 21, 2014
My condolences to the Smith family we
will keep you in our prayers.
irene rev.21:4
June 21, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Sara Patrick
June 20, 2014
Our love and prayers to all of the Smiths.
Sara Patrick
and the extended Patrick family
~ V Austin
June 18, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Diane Cash
June 17, 2014
My condolences to the entire family, but especially to Shawn and Tim. I worked with Erlene on several projects while a member at First Christian and grew to love her. She was a special lady. We will be out of town and will be unable to attend the service, but will be thinking of and praying for you.
Scott Patrick
June 16, 2014
Dear Smith Family,
Mrs. Smith was everything that makes a woman a lady. She was refined, beautiful and had style! She was gracious, kind, and welcoming. I think the world of her. So does my mother. (We still hold her in high regard so I don't write this in past tense.) In fact, when my mother and spoke last Friday and she told me about Mrs. Smith's death, she told me about the respect and love that she had for her friend, Erlene Smith. My mother remembered that as she moved her membership to and as my father joined, the First Christian Church in Winder, it was Erlene Smith who first greeted them and welcomed them. So many years ago, my parents knew some others better within the congregation, but it was this dear lady, Erlene Smith, who reached out to them. With enthusiasm, she approached and gladly greeted and embraced this young couple, to welcome them as members of the congregation. My mother told me, "I will always love her for many things as I came to know her better but I started loving her right then. It was so sweet and so like her!" I think that is the sign of a truly remarkable person; we remember just when we met them and just how they affected us. Mrs. Smith had the biggest smile and the "twinklingest" eyes of anyone ever. In spirit, I know that she will shine brightly as she takes her light home to her Maker. I know that He will be so proud of what she has done with the light that He entrusted to her to kindle and allow to grow within her heart. Her radiance has not been extinguished through death. Instead, the light that she takes with her is more radiant and embers remain of the love she gave to so many. In this, the afterglow of a life beautifully and sweetly lived remains in the hearts of those she touched. God's love connects us in life and beyond the boundary of life and death. In you, her family, her light continues. I know that it is in very good hearts! She knows it too!
My sincere sympathy and love,
Scott Patrick
Long-distanced member of The First Christian Church, Winder, Ga.
Smith Memory Chapel, Inc.
June 16, 2014
Our thoughts are with the family and friends at this time.
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