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Garnell Smith Obituary
72, passed Monday, July 27, 2015.
Garnell was a retired educator of the Jefferson County Public Schools. Garnell was an active member of Miles Memorial CME church where she diligently served until her passing.
She is preceded in death by her husband Archie Smith Jr.
Garnell is survived by her children, Xavier Smith, Archie D. Smith, Evita (Jolando) Mozee; five grandchildren and a host of family and friends.
Visitation will be Saturday from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. with services to follow at her church 728 E. Burnett Ave. Interment is at Louisville Cemetery. G.C. Williams is in charge of arrangements.
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Christopher Lightsy
August 2, 2015
My first year of teaching was shaped by her generosity and whit. She will be missed dearly.
Andre Warfield & family
August 2, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Dr. Mozee. And remember, those we love don't go away, they walk beside us everyday. God Bless you.
August 2, 2015
Elvita look to God he will keep you strong. He will always be there for you and your family.Always in my prayers.Love you Cleadia Williams and family.
Charita Kimbrough
August 1, 2015
As an adult, I still recall my experiences in Mrs. Smith's 3rd grade class just like it was yesterday. She was my favorite teacher! She was an exceptional educator and held high expectations for her students at all times. She challenged me to reach my full academic potential even when I was unsure of myself at times. She believed in all of her students, and it was evident that she was passionate about being an educator. When I grew up, I knew I wanted to enter the education field and have a long lasting positive impact on so many young lives just like Mrs. Smith!
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Mari Woodars
August 1, 2015
Vida,Bam & X sorry for your loss praying for you all and the family..Eric & Mari Woodard
Bobbie McConnell
August 1, 2015
Rest well my dear friend. You are loved and will be missed greatly. Thank God for my memories of you and the times we had together. I will cherish them forever. Until we meet again sister!!!
DeLois Brinson
August 1, 2015
Garnell, you will truly be missed, you were such a great person ,A lot of good times at Portland Elementary a lot of good memories .....
Gwendolyn Pearson
July 31, 2015
Ms.Smith,I will always cherish the good times we had together working at Portland Elementary. And all our shopping trips.you were my mentor.I loved you like my mother guiding me with your wisdom.
Shavonda pasha
July 31, 2015
Ms. Smith was a wonderful woman. I love you Vita, Bamm and Xavier
Shannon Johnson
July 31, 2015
Evita and Bam, I am really sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Ms. Garnell was always so nice to me and my daughter, Brianna when were at Miles Memorial. She will be missed.
Arthur Smith
July 31, 2015
You may be gone but you will always be remembered by so many thank you for being such a great person to me and all of the others that had the opportunity to meet you.
Shannon Sisk and Kel'Shawn Mozee
July 30, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
natalie white
July 30, 2015
Mrs. Smith was my 2nd mother growing up, and she will truly be missed. I can never forget the endless summers spent at Portland Elem, the week I was snowed in at the house and the endless educational presents she supplied to my children. I love you always and you will be missed.
Pamela Mahdavi
July 30, 2015
I always loved working with you at Portland, Garnell. We always had something to laugh about! I will miss you, Garnie!!!!
Nichelle (Smith) Anderson
July 30, 2015
Big Momma It was a wonderful privilege to have been able to call you my mother-in-law. It was more of a privilege to know your heart. Your heart was so pure and kindas Peaches said you were phenomenal! Words can't express how much you will be missed. Love always Cole
Greg Smith
July 30, 2015
Our deepest condolences to the family. Though we can't be with you, we share your grief, but most importantly God's continuing blessings. (Johnnie Smith's Grandson & Family)
Ursula Mullins
July 30, 2015
I have so many beautiful memories of Mother. She is going to be missed. The deposits she made in the lives of her family and friends of the family will live on in each of us. Thank you Jesus for the opportunity to love and be loved by this wonderful woman! I'm better for it.
Love,
Ursula & Jerome Mullins
Shernieka Stephenson
July 30, 2015
You will be greatly missed Mother Smith. Thank you for all the lessons you've taught, love you've given, kind words you've shared, and treasured memories I'll cherish. For we know to be absent in the body is to be Present with the Lord. Your Beautiful legacy lives on. God Thank You for your Angel!
LaTisha Sutton and the girls
July 30, 2015
Keeping you all in my prayers. Mrs. Smith you will be truly missed. Thanks for your kindness. Evita continual prayers my friend.
Evita Mozee
July 30, 2015
Mom, you will be greatly missed! So blessed to have such a phenomenal christian role model in my life!
July 29, 2015
The Brown Memorial CME Church family joins in prayer for the Smith family during this time of bereavement. May God comfort you.
Joyce White
July 29, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. May God continue to give you strength during this sad time.
THEODORE LITTLE
July 29, 2015
Xavier, Archie, Evita
The Lord promises never ... never to leave you alone.
love
Kelli, Lisa, Shirley, Tedd
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