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Wyntress Smith Obituary

Wyntress Faye Smith, 57, of Vallejo, California born July 25, 1953 in Los Angeles, California passed away on September 10, 2010 in a tragic automobile accident.

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Published by Press Democrat from Sep. 15 to Sep. 17, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Wyntress Smith

36 Entries

Patricia Kutza

September 11, 2011

Before this Guest Book closes, I want to add this link, a tribute to Wyntress that I crafted earlier this year. Read it at: http://www.examiner.com/community-in-san-francisco/wyntress-smith-remembering-a-literacy-champion

Patricia Kutza

December 25, 2010

I am in shock as I type this entry as I have just found out about an hour ago about Wyntress's death. She seemed to carry this candle that lit her from within...and its warmth radiated out from her. What an extraordinary woman. When you talked with Wyntress, she really listened to you...how rare and wonderful is that...
Words cannot express my grief..

Sandra Choyce

October 8, 2010

My sincere condolences to the Smith Family. As your neighbor since the mid-80s, I remember when the newly built community was just beginning to form. I remember meeting Wyntress and her telling me about her husband and their three sons. From that day forward, we were befriended neighbors. I remember her smiling and waving to me, when I outside, as she drove further down the street to her home. I remember the brief chats we would sometime have when crossing paths at the mailbox or elsewhere in the neighborhood. Wyntress was a great neighbor and I will miss her.

Patricia Berry

September 30, 2010

My condolences to the Smith Family by the death Wyntress. She was a sweet lady. She always greeted me with a smile. I would see her at the JFK library in Vallejo when I used to as a Departmental Aide there. I saw her recently lat month there also. She will be greatly missed. May God give you PEACE in this hour of sadness. She is with JESUS now. PRAISE THE LORD// Sincerely yours, Patricia Berry Vallejo, Ca.

Patricia Berry

September 30, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

September 28, 2010

My sincere condolences to the Smith family on the death of this dear and wonderful woman. I only worked with Wyntress in the Adult LIteracy Program in Rio Vista for a few months, but I came to like and admire her enormously. She was so warm and friendly and made my students and me feel comfortable in her role as coordinator for the Program. The last time I saw her was at the picnic for the tutors and students and their families in July, and I remember thinking when I gave her a hug before I left how lucky we tutors were to have such a really special person to guide us in this very important work. I just want to let Wyntress's family know that my prayers and thoughts are with them as this very sad time. Kathleen Haugh, Tutor, Rio Vista LIteracy Program

Marnie Doody

September 28, 2010

I was privileged to work with Wyntress through the Rio Vista Literacy program. Her warm manner put all of us at ease. She will be greatly missed by myself and my students. I want to extend my sympathies to her family.

Shirl Briscoe Mendoza

September 28, 2010

I was so deeply saddened when a co-worker told me of Wyntress' passing. She had just attended my retirement party a few weeks before. I feel so honored to have known her, she has always had such a sweet spirit, and always made time to stop and speak. Everyone who met her will always remember how she could instantly put you at ease. She would bring me a magnet (sometimes purple) from her travels. I am so thankful that she touched my life as she was such a blessing to us all. She will live on in the many great memories we shared throughout the years we worked together at the Library. I extend my prayers and sympathies to her family and many friends.

Lucy Andris

September 27, 2010

To Wyntress' husband and her sons, and all other family members - I met Wyntress through the Solano Napa Association for the Education of Young Children. While we didn't know each other well, I definitely consider that my loss. At our last meeting, she gave me her business card so I could email her a copy of an article I'd written, that had been published on-line a couple of months ago.

On the morning of September 25, as I was getting ready to leave my home to attend a conference, I pulled her business card from my purse. It was my intention to send her that email when I returned home.

Before the keynote speaker addressed those at the conference, Dorothy (from the S-NAEYC) read a memorial for Wyntress. A woman who was sitting next to me said, "She didn't die, did she?" My reply was, "No, that couldn't have happened."

Virtually everyone who heard the news of Wyntress' death, was simply stunned. Wyntress gave those around her a sense of quiet peace - she seemed happy and interested in what others were doing; she was encouraging and supportive, even to those of us who hadn't taken the opportunity to get to know her.

She will be deeply missed.

Joan Bartow

September 23, 2010

To the family of Wyntress, my heart goes out to you all....I did not know Wyntress, but I did know her sisters, Winifred & Wendy, from working at the Marin County Courts.

Reading some of the comments from your guest book from the people who did know Wyntress made me feel as though I did know her. She truly was pure of heart....I feel I did know her through her sisters, Winifred and Wendy....

God Bless her husband James, and sons James, Wesley and Jesse, and her wonderful family.

Joan Bartow

September 23, 2010

how fortunate i was to have Wyntress as a part of life for 31 years not only as a co-worker and a friend.She will be missed by me and the Kaiser San Rafael group.

Sandra Hutchinson

September 23, 2010

I was blessed to meet Wyntress through her work with the Adult Literacy Program in Rio Vista. She provided support to me and my student who has a special needs child. I met with Wyntess on several occasions to design lesson plans to assist the parent in communicating with the school. Wyntress had a wonderful giving spirit and she will be deeply missed...my prayers are with the family.

Tucky McKey

September 21, 2010

Wyntress bought a painting from me called "Peep Door" back in 2006 at the Art & Soul Festival. I was shocked when I saw her name in the paper today, and I feel very sorry for her family.

Thank you, Wyntress.
Tucky.

September 20, 2010

Her light continues to shine in her children and loved ones left behind.

Lynne Price

September 20, 2010

Wyntress was such a lovely person. I met her as a result of her work in adult literacy, and more specifically her dedication to the Reach Out and Read program. The Smith family will be in my prayers.

September 20, 2010

To the family - I only met Wyntress a few times but it was clear to me what a beautiful person she was then. May God comfort her husband and children and her entire family in the coming days. Her legacy of pure kindness, generosity and commitment will live on through you all. - Ruth Idah

James/Patricia Williams

September 20, 2010

Our prayers and thoughts are with you. We will truly deeply missed Wyntress. She was always warm and sweet spirit.

Melissa Hebert-Douglas

September 19, 2010

To the Smith / Flowers Family:
We pray God will Comfort you, and send Angels from above, Giving sweet peace within your heart, Surrounding you with Eternal Love. We are sorry for your deep loss, There's so little we can find to say, You are in our thoughts and prayers, As we grieve with you.

Melissa, Kevin and Alexzandria Douglas
Lillian Hebert

Angie Dolan

September 19, 2010

I am saddened to here of Wyntress' passing. Her smile, her kindness and her caring spirit is etched in my mind. Her passion for teaching and learning, for children and adults, and for literacy as a way are things we shared. Her spirit lives on and wil continue to bless me and so many she has touched. May this thought help comfort us now.

Bonnie Hough

September 18, 2010

Wyntress was such a sweet and wonderful person. I am honored to have known her and had the opportunity to worship with her.

Leroy & Tish Barrow

September 17, 2010

Wyntress will stay in our hearts and memories forever.. We are glad we got to be a part of her life if only for a while. She was one of the "good ones" and we will miss her.

Sandy Tosti

September 17, 2010

I had the good fortune to work with Wyntress for the past 10+ years. She cheered us when we were discouraged, she silently lent a hand when we were overwhelmed, she often shared her wisdom as we planned our work. She has left a big hole in the library's Literacy Office and in her work in the community. She will be missed by so many of us.

Melony Pride-Wade

September 17, 2010

Wyntress was such a wonderful person. She took such good care of us at the Family Reunion this past July, and it is hard to believe that she is no longer with us physically, but her sweet spirit will live on forever, and we will never forget her smile and kindness. We will keep the family in prayer and my God continue to comfort the family during this difficult time.

Nancy Greenfield

September 17, 2010

James and Family-So shocked to hear of the death of Wyntress! I always looked forward to seeing her at CPON events with her friendly ways, her great smile, and great energy! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you walk through these days and the days to come! All the best to you!

Jennifer Grant

September 16, 2010

Wyntress was a beautiful soul with a kind gentle presence....one of God's sweetest hands working hard to make this world a better place. She used her life for the cause of good and was a inspiration to those who had the honor of knowing her.

Debbie Navarro

September 16, 2010

I met Wyntress at least 7 years ago through the Reach Out and Read program. I have always valued her positive and thoughtful comments. Her poster presentation about volunteers and advice have helped so many of us with our programs. I will miss her, yet think of her often as I continue my work in Los Angeles on behalf of children in need of our early literacy intervention program.

Anne-Marie Fitzgerald

September 16, 2010

Wyntress was beloved by all at Reach Out and Read. Her kindness and commitment will be deeply missed, but we are so fortunate to have been touched by her. All of our sympathies are with you.

Linda Cox

September 16, 2010

Wyntress was such an encouragement me as a new reading coordinator for Reach Out and Read--and she continued to be in the years since we first met. Her helpful input and affirmation were key! I also greatly appreciated her spiritual strength that emanated in all she did. I thank God for her and pray for her family during this time!

Karen Flowers

September 16, 2010

Wyntress was a very kind, warm lady! She will be missed by all who knew her and I am truly thankful for the time I got to spend with her and think of the fond memories of her as a WVMI Team mom when I was a kid at the Flowers Family reunion in August. You will be missed Wyntress. Love, thoughts and prayers to the family and all her friends!

Theodore Hughes

September 16, 2010

Dear James,
I am so sorry for your loss. She was a beautiful person inside and out. You and your family are in our prayers. Cuz., Theodore & Marita Hughes, Nashville. Tn.

Debra Parr Brown

September 15, 2010

I will remember laughing, smiling and talking to Wyntress at the Cherry Picking. Her sweetness brings so many wonderful memories to my life. Please know that my family shares in your sorrow.

PASTOR TOBIAS HAWKINS, JR.

September 15, 2010

TO THE FAMILY YOU HAVE MY PRAYER AND SYMPATHY AT THIS TIME MRS. SMITH WAS A VERY NICE LADY. I WENT TO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WITH HER SON JAMES BACK AT DAN MINI MANY YEARS AGO

Anna Larin

September 15, 2010

That beautiful smile lit up any room! I will always remember such a nice, caring and wonderful person! I work for Solano County, and she always will be remembered. My condolences to the entire family...you will be in my prayers!

A.Larin, Solano County WIC Program!

Amber Flowers

September 15, 2010

A dark cloud hung over our family but only for a moment, for as much as the loss of our Wyntress hurts us, her wonderful and beautiful smile is and always will shine upon us. May the Lord Bless and Keep her husband, children, and the rest of our family today and always. To my family with Love.

Irma Liberty

September 15, 2010

I am a library volunteer and Wyntress always smiled and greeted me in a kind way. I got a bit acquainted with her when she coordinated the senior citizen stories and always hoped to have reason to meet her again. My sincere condolences to the family.

Karen Parr

September 15, 2010

"To my cousins, My heart aches for you. Wyntress was a beautiful person and will always be remembered. She was a ray of sunshine with a beautiful spirit and contagious smile that lighted up a room. May the warmth of Wyntress, your wife and your mother be with you always. Love and hugs eternally.

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