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Dorothy Smith Obituary

AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest Tuesday, December 23, 2008, Ms. Dorothy Cliett Smith, 78, at her residence. Ms. Smith was a native of Blythe, Ga. and resided in Augusta for the past 36 years. She was a retired sitter for the elderly and a Methodist. Survivors are one son, Edward Keith Smith and wife, Lisa of Sarasota, Fla.; two daughters, Carol Ann Smith and husband, Kennett of Harlem, Ga. and Karen Lynn Neal of Augusta; seven grandchildren; one sister, Patsy Cliett Dyches and husband, J.D. of Augusta; and two brothers, Atticus Buford 'A. B.' Cliett and wife, Barbara of North Augusta, S.C. and Robert Arthur 'Bobby' Cliett and wife, Lorena of Harlem. She was preceded in death by her parents, Atticus and Gladys Mae Beckum Cliett; and brother, Atticus Nicholas Cliett. Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 27, 2008 at 11 a.m. in the Chapel at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, with Rev. Bobby Coleman officiating. Interment will be at Bellevue Cemetery immediately following the service. Visitation will be Friday, December 26, 2008 from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Road, Augusta, Ga. 30907 (706) 364-8484. www.thomaspoteet.com .

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Published by The Augusta Chronicle from Dec. 24 to Dec. 25, 2008.

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JIM BOYD

December 27, 2008

WITH LOVING MEMORY

Debbie Hadden

December 26, 2008

Patsy your sister was the best Aunt in law I could ask for. She always made me feel welcome when we visited and was always considered a part of my family. I couldn't believe it when Scotty called me with the news that she was gone. May God Bless you all in this time of loss.

Crystal Hathcox

December 25, 2008

May God comfort you in the days ahead. Dottie was my Mother and Father's neighbor and was always there when we needed her. She was a very special lady. Dottie say hello to my Mom and Dad for me and tell them I miss them and love them. See you in heaven one day!
Love,
Crystal & Jimmy

Angela Inglett Newman

December 25, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Mary Price-Brooks

December 24, 2008

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

deborah cooper-wachob

December 24, 2008

Keith,Karen,and Carol Ann,your mother was my other mother and the best friend my mother ever had.She is always going to be with us in our hearts.She was a true friend with alot of love..all who knew or met her loved her...Dot save us a spot til we get to see you again in Heaven...love Deb

carol walker

December 24, 2008

Karen, Michael & April:
Your family are in our prayers and thoughts.

Bruce & Carol Walker

Susan Hannah

December 24, 2008

Carol, Kenny, Shannon & Christopher
Just wanted to let you all know you are in our thoughts and prayers. She was a sweet lady, but we all know she is in a better place and that we'll see her again one day.
Love Susan

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