KINSTON - Tiffany Nicole Smith, 22, of 315 A Tiffany Street, passed away Sunday, November 11, 2012, at Vidant Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her infant son, Matthew Eugene Smith who passed away on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. Funeral services for the two of them will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, November 16, 2012, from the chapel of Garner Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Westview Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Survivors include her mother, Angelia A. Chase and husband Kirby Eugene, of Kinston; her father, William D. Gourley Jr. of Hillsboro; her son, De'Shawn Rashad Blake Smith of the home; a sister, Jessica A. Gourley and fiancé Lewis West Jr., of Deep Run; her maternal grandparents, Ralph and Janice Faye Herring of La Grange; paternal grandparents, William D. Gourley Sr. of Franklinton and Barbara Terrell of Hillsboro; and special friends George Pinckney Jr., Andre Hill and John Washington. Arrangements are by Garner Funeral Home. Sign the guest book at kinston.com. (Paid obituary)
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R.I.P. Little Matthew...
erica bizzell
November 19, 2012
R.I.P. Little Matthew...
erica bizzell
November 19, 2012
May God bless and comfort you through this time of grieving and mourning. I pray for God to heal your hearts and minds.
erica bizzell
November 19, 2012
REST IN PEACE LITTLE ANGEL & MY GOD BLESS HIS FAMILY.
ELLEN
November 17, 2012
Many do not know you but we feel the loss of an angel - I send you and family my prayers for peace Love from my heart to yours
Renee Christensen
November 16, 2012
We do not know each other but I was so touched by this accident in The Free Press. As a mother & grandmother myself I want you to know that my heart aches for you & your family. Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of Tiffany and her precious baby boy, Matthew. May God bless you and comfort you. May you find peace in knowing that I am praying for you during this most difficult time.
Nola Tyndall Buck
November 16, 2012
RIP BABY MATTHEW SMITH
Timiki Slade
November 16, 2012
I dont know you or your family but my heart was touched by the picture of the baby .Ipray that the Lord will surround you with His love and His peace and know that mother and child are in heaven holding on to the Saviour
shirley veilleux
November 15, 2012
Precious LiL Angel you will always be loved and missed by all
Dana Price
November 15, 2012
Little Angel In Heaven Sitting With God Bless you and Your Mommy.. Love Always Uncle Alan & Family <3
November 15, 2012
God has reclaimed two of his angels.. May you both Rest in Peace... and Prayers are going out to the surviving family members... May God Be with you
Rose Blake
November 15, 2012
Precious little angel in heaven. Rest in peace.
Barbara Riddle & family
November 15, 2012
sorry for your lost
November 15, 2012
sorry for your lost. tony glenn, close friend of shannon and family
November 15, 2012
Such a tragedy. May God wrap His arms around you and give you comfort during this difficult time for your family.
Angie Camargo
November 14, 2012
R.I.P Tiffany and baby Matthew.
Bryan & Karen Smith Nolen
November 14, 2012
Rip Baby Matthew.. May God take care of you & Mommy.. Love Always, Uncle Dusty & Aunt Brandy
November 14, 2012
God has another Angel.Rest in peace baby Matthew.
Pat Thompson
November 14, 2012
sorry i never got to meet u. i was with ur mom when she found out she was preg. with u. watch over every one.. tell ur mommy hi n we all miss && love her && u precious baby boy... love u mel...
Melanie Pope
November 14, 2012
r.i.p baby boy so sad i never got meet you, watch over your family...and kiss your mom and tell her hi for me <3
amanda johnson
November 14, 2012
God chose you to be his little angel may you rest in peace...
Carol Inmala
November 14, 2012
May you rest in peace sweet boy, you and mommy are missed and loved...
danielle brockman
November 14, 2012
So deeply sorry for the loss of both of them. God bless the whole family today and the days to come. In Jesus name I do pray Amen.
Candy Parker
November 14, 2012
lil angel may you R.I.P while your mommy holds you... where you both can watch ova ur big brother and guide him thru the paths of life! you will be missed but never forgotten! <3
michelle smith
November 14, 2012
R.I.P baby Matthew and Tiffany. Thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family.
Jennifer Evans-Leinaar
November 14, 2012
Kimberly Freeman
November 14, 2012
rip you and tiffany please watch over us all
bobbie tripp
November 14, 2012
Protect your Mommy Sweet Boy!!! Love Aunt Shannon &Family..
November 14, 2012
God has 2 Angels now,2We love you Baby Boy.. Aunt Shannon, Uncle Chris,Jeffrey,Tyler and Joshua
November 14, 2012
God has called 2 angels home. my heart breaks for all of you that ,you are having to go thru this terrible loss. Just know that they are not in pain anymore but are resting in the arms of God.LOVE & PRAYERS YOUR GREAT-AUNT LINDA
LINDA GOURLEY-UTLEY
November 14, 2012
R.I.P. Lil Man
Dee
November 14, 2012
stacy smith
November 14, 2012
Rip lil man keep watching over yor big brother
jennifer lewis
November 14, 2012
My Prayers go out to this Family,what a tragic accident.May God hold you in his loving arms during your time of grief,may the little boy remaing remember the love that his mother had for him.
Betty Grant
November 14, 2012
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