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Lucretia Hargrave Obituary

GREENVILLE — A Mother in Israel, Our sister, fellow saint, and helper in the Lord, Lucretia Michelle Hargrave, unto her unspeakable awe and delight was received into eternal paradise the morning of Tuesday Jan. 26, 2016, in Greenville Ohio.

This faithful saint and mother of nine children was born again by the power of God in 1995. In that year she willingly, irrevocably and unconditionally turned her back to all the world of sin and lived in such a way that family, friends and all who knew her fully comprehended where she stood.

She was wed to her husband, Randall Pierre Hargrave, on July 29, 1995. Her price was truly far above rubies and she blessed us all with her motherly presence. The scripture says that her children arise up and call her blessed. Along with her own biological children is a host of "children" from ages 16 and younger whom Sister Lucretia assisted into this world. Yes, many are the children whose infant bodies were first held by this mother in Israel. These children can now rise up as a witness and "call her blessed" saying truly, "She was my deliverer!"

Sister Hargrave and her newborn son Stephen Randall Hargrave, leave behind a faithful Father in Israel, husband and father of eight other children, Randall Pierre Hargrave; children, Gabrielle Iman, Moriah Ann, Micah Daniel, Adeena Michelle, Philip Andrew, Jael Marie, Elicia Leanne, Kelaiah Elizabeth; Mother Becky Karnehm and her husband, Nick Karnehm, of Troy, Ohio; Father Louis M. Smith Jr. and his wife, Cindy J. Deleon-Smith, of Columbus, Ohio; Brothers Aaron Smith, of Lake in the Hills Illinois, Scott Clemons and wife, Denise, of Hawthorne Woods, Illinois, Byron L. Smith, of Troy, Ohio; Sister Lousha Smith, of Florence, South Carolina; and an entire host of relatives friends and acquaintances.

Sister Lucretia Hargrave was preceded in death by her son, Stephen Randall Hargrave, and mother-in-law, Sister Phyllis Anne Hargrave.

There will be a service held on Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, at 11 a.m. at Church of God, 5065 State Route 49 S., Greenville, Ohio, with brother Ray Tinsman officiating. Burial will follow in the Church of God Cemetery, Greenville, Ohio.

Family will receive friends on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the church.

Arrangements are under the direction of Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio.

Condolences for the family may be sent to www.zecharbailey.com.

Published by Piqua Daily Call from Jan. 28 to Jan. 29, 2016.
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My heart and love go out to all of you in the loss of Sis. Lucretia, especially Br. Randy and the children. I loved her dearly. She was there for me many times in my life when I needed a friend and she will be sorely and deeply missed.

Dana W.

February 3, 2016

A very nice young lady that will always be missed R. I. H. MAY GOD BLESS!!

T Wallace

February 2, 2016

My prayers and condolence to the Hargrave family, my God comfort you all like only He can.

Abigail Lyons

February 1, 2016

She was a wonderful woman, I'm so very sorry for your loss :(

Lori Myerws

January 31, 2016

My condolences to the Hargrave family. May you rely on God in prayer for strength to endure this difficult time ~ 1 Thes 5:17

January 31, 2016

We are very sorry to hear of your deep loss! May God comfort your hearts with His great love!

Gary and Ramona Wood

January 31, 2016

My condolences to the entire family and friends. May God be with all of you at this time of sorrow. I will keep you all in my prayers. Lucretia was a beautiful person and will be truly missed.

Cathie (Armstrong) Lane

January 30, 2016

She was a wonderful woman. I've only known her for a couple of years but I was proud to call her a friend. I will truly miss her

Annie murphy

January 30, 2016

She was a wonderful woman. I've only known her for a couple of years but I was proud to call her a friend. I will truly miss her

Annie murphy

January 30, 2016

My most deepest condolences. When anxieties become overwhelming, God's loyal love will soothe and comfort you. May you also find comfort as you reflect on your cherished memories of your loved one. Psalm 94:18,19

B W

January 30, 2016

Randall, what a terrible loss for you and your beautiful children. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Brian Gross

January 30, 2016

Becky and family, so very sorry to hear of your loss. Keeping you all in my prayers. Got give you strength in the coming days . May he comfort you at this time of such a great loss.
God be with you,
Sue

Sue Yaney

January 30, 2016

Scott and Denise, We are very sorry for the loss of your sister. We are thinking and praying for you and the family of Lucretia. May she and her son rest and peace and have each other. Love, Kelly and John Whittenbarger

Kelly Whittenbarger

January 29, 2016

My thoughts & prayers at this difficult time

Kelly looker

January 29, 2016

Becky and family - you are in my thoughts and prayers. I know that you will continue to support and love each other through your loss. I hope that you will cherish your memories. I am so sorry for your loss.

Ann Runner

January 29, 2016

Becky and family, I am very sorry to hear about your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Pam Standley

January 29, 2016

Somehow, it appears that my comments were not included in the list. This is my second attempt. This is quite a shock to me but I can't imagine what the family is going through. I haven't seen Lucretia for many years but I remember her very fondly going all the way back to Kyle Elementary. She was a real gem. My sincerest condolences to Scott Clemons and family.

Rick Fetter

January 29, 2016

So very sorry! Thinking of you and sending prayers Denise, Scott and family. God Bless you all.

Aimee Bucher

January 29, 2016

I am so sorry for the tragic loss of such a young vibrant woman.

Tia James

January 28, 2016

We grieve with the Hargrave family whom we love and our hearts and thoughts are with them all.

Ben Hartlieb

January 28, 2016

I remember you as a young girl in school.I think of you often wondering what you was doing with your life. I always knew you was someone special.I am so happy to see the path and direction you chose.I am sorry I missed all these years and hate seeing your passing on Facebook my prayers go out to all your family and Ioved ones. I am really sad knowing you are no longer with us but happy knowing the path you took in life has now led you to the kingdom of heaven. R.I.P my dear friend. I know your in heaven watching us all.

Oney Nickels

January 28, 2016

You are already missed so much. So many precious memories of you will be cherished in my heart. God be with the Hargrave family and all of the close friends.

Jessica Maurer

January 28, 2016

Condolences and prayer for the entire family on this tragic loss.

Steve Rasso

January 28, 2016

You are so loved and already missed terribly. You blessed the world with your presence. You always showed love to me despite my short comings. I really miss you.

Felicia Maurer

January 28, 2016

Prayers for the Hargrave, Smith, and Karnhem families. Lucretia was a good friend of my daughter's in high school and beyond. She was a wonderful person. So sorry to learn of her passing at such a young age.

Meg Ulmes

January 28, 2016

I will forever hold in my heart and mind the kindness Lucretia showed to me and my family. What a loss to us! Heaven's gain.

selena maurer

January 28, 2016

The memoires, I have a ton. I will never forget you and your smile. We will meet again.

Betty Dankworth

January 28, 2016

Becky, Nick & Family - Our thoughts and prayers go out to you. We are very sorry for your loss. Barb & Keith Brown

Barbara Brown

January 28, 2016

Gaibrielle & Moriah, our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family! ~Miller family (Employers)

Miller Flowers Greenhouse & Florist

January 28, 2016

Im am truly sad to hear about this..R.I.H...

Doug Williams

January 28, 2016

To Becky n Nick ,Aaron,Scott ,The Hargrave family we send our Prayers. MAY GOD send peace and comfort strength during this time!!! The Stevens (Mark n Veronica) NEICE

January 28, 2016

To Becky n Nick ,Aaron,Scott ,The Hargrave family we send our Prayers. MAY GOD send peace and comfort strength during this time!!! The Stevens (Mark n Veronica) NEICE

January 28, 2016

So sorry for your loss she was a pretty. Young. Lady miss her

patricia vance

January 28, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Hargrave family!

Miller Flowers Greenhouse & Florist

January 28, 2016

I love you girl and will forever miss your crazy fun............you were the life of the EVERYTHING

Angela Davidson

January 27, 2016

Cretia........love you and prayers sent........you were such a fun high spirited girl and funny as heck in hs.......lost many years with you but love you still

January 27, 2016

So many years have gone by since I last seen you. As my memories take me back to 1992-1993 remembering your smile and sounds of laughter. You will be truly missed lucretia. RIH

William Frazier

January 27, 2016

I remember that smile. So sorry for your loss. May God comfort.

Marla M

January 27, 2016

Praying for the family left behind, but celebrating the life of love you lived. Till we meet again sister in Christ. ~ Kim

Kim Plantz

January 27, 2016

Keeping your family in my prayers

Tiffany Simpson

January 27, 2016

God bless your family! You were a wonderful Person. I know that you will be missed. I'm sure that you have rubbed off each one of your children giving them the strength to get thru these times

Christina Wheeler-wellman

January 27, 2016

A family has lost two loved ones, I knew from early on she was kind and loving, helping all other. My prayers to all the family as we morning her loss God received two beautiful angels.

Denise Bolin (Vernon)

January 27, 2016

Lucretia you will be missed u was a very nice and sweet girl in school praying for ur family rip

tammy chandler

January 27, 2016

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