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Fayetta Smith

1930 - 2011

Fayetta Smith obituary, 1930-2011

BORN

1930

DIED

2011

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Lodi Funeral Home, Inc.

725 South Fairmont

Lodi, California

Fayetta Smith Obituary

Fayetta Smith, 80, of Lodi, CA died January 7, 2011, surrounded by her family. Mrs. Smith was born to Floyd and Ruby Percy in Arkansas on December 6, 1930. Mrs. Smith worked as a certified optician for over 32 years. Her hobbies included: quilting, gardening, and most importantly reading her bible. She also loved to spend time with her family. She was a member of Lodi Christian Life Church where she was active in the faith. Mrs. Smith is survived by her children: daughters Michelle Gourley and April Oster; son Jim Gourley; grandchildren Josh Allen, Matt Allen, Chris Gourley, Brian Gourley, Jaime Gourley, Michael Oster, Nicholas Oster, Megan Faye Oster; great grandchildren Brandon, Madison and Christopher; sisters Dolly Taylor and Nancy Simons; brothers Gene Percy, Marion Percy, Rudy Percy, and Daryl Percy; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Jimmie Smith. A special Thanks to the Angels at Hospice. A Chapel Service will be held on Friday, January 14th at 12:00 p.m. at Lodi Funeral Home. There is no visitation, and committal will follow at Cherokee Memorial Park. A virtual register book may be signed at www.lodifuneralhome.com where memories can be shared. Lodi Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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Published by Lodi-News Sentinel from Jan. 12 to Jan. 19, 2011.

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January 17, 2011

To Aunt Faye, I love you and know you are on your better journey of life with no sickness and heartache. You did great in your life with Michelle & April and their familes and I know they will miss you. Pamela, Show Low, AZ

January 13, 2011

Michelle and family. So sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. I only met her a couple of times but she was a lovely, warm and sweet lady. She is in a better place with God now. Sharon, Mike and Sandi Perry

KIMBERLY GOURLEY

January 13, 2011

A beautiful soul...the kids and I are going to miss you very much.

Teresa Cardoni

January 13, 2011

Michelle and April & family - I'm so sorry for your loss. I have great memories of hanging out at your house after school, your mom always had put something in the oven for dinner before she went to work - what a great mom! Hold on to each other, and cherish every minute. In the end, it is family that matters.

Melissa Pearcy

January 12, 2011

Though I have very few memories of aunt faye, she was still my aunt / family. You will always be in my heart & prayes. From your little brother Darrells daughter Melissa Pearcy, sons Angelo pearcy, Kristain Pereira, Johnathan Breeden

Cassie Shintaku

January 12, 2011

Aunt Faye truley was a blessing. She will be loved and missed by all. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Love,
Jay Cassie, Hailey & Jessica Shintaku

Aunt Faye and her two sisters, Nancy on her right and Dolly on her left.

Andi Shintaku

January 12, 2011

Glendale, Arizona May 2, 2008. We had gathered in the memory of Uncle Glenn, Aunt Fayes brother.

Andi Shintaku

January 12, 2011

Andi Shintaku

January 12, 2011

Our deepest sympathies to Michelle, April and the entire family. Aunt Faye will be missed, even from those who lived out of state. She was a true disciple of Christ, a light for all to see. I will always remember her smile and kind and gentle voice. Her laughter fills my heart now.
Love, hugs and blessings.

January 12, 2011

luv 2 maamaw
shell and madison we will miss u too much

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