Ernestine Smith Obituary

Smith, Ernestine B.
CHESAPEAKE, VA-ERNESTINE B. SMITH, (Nene) 91, entered into Eternal Rest on Thursday, November 15, 2012.
She was born in Somerville, TN to the late James and Cecelia Henderson Bills on March 7, 1921. Ernestine retired after more than fifty years of employment in the Stamford, Connecticut area. She was a member of Bethel A. M. E. Church, Stamford prior to moving to Chesapeake, VA. Ernestine was preceded in death by her husband Dan A. Smith, several sisters, brothers and one grandson.
Left to honor her memory are her children Brenda S. Hopkins of Chesapeake and Marline S. Elliott (Larry) of Chester, VA; two sisters Erma B. Conley & Martha B. Walker (Robert) of Huntsville, AL. Ernestine treasured her Four Grandchildren Karen H. Gerald of Hanover, MD; Tanya H. Smallwood of Chesapeake; Edward Kelsey and Ryan Kelsey (Heidi) of Taffville, CT; eight great-grandchildren Daniel, Ian Jordon, Cameron and Maia Smallwood; Lauren and Alayna Gerald; Taylor and Ryana Kelsey.
A Funeral Service to Celebrate her Life will be held November 20, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Divine Baptist Church, 2917 Old Galberry Road, Chesapeake, with Rev. Dr. Tommy P. Smith Officiating. The family has entrusted Metropolitan Funeral Home Services, Portsmouth Blvd. to handle the final arrangements. Interment will be held at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Chesapeake. Condolences can be offered to the family at www.metropolitanfuneralservice.com

Published by Stamford Advocate on Nov. 18, 2012.
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Dear Brenda and Marlene, I will always have warm memories of your mother, who was a second mom to me and my sister. May she continue to Rest In Paradise.

Donald Dunston

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November 12, 2019

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

Lauren Thomas

Friend

November 12, 2019

Dear Marlene and Family,

Please accept my deepest sympathy in the passing of Mrs. Smith. I will continue to keep you in my prayers.

Audrey Sledge

November 25, 2012

Marlene, Brenda and family so sorry to hear of your loss.

Ellis Crawford Jr

November 23, 2012

Sorry for your loss, I used to work with Ernestine at Bloomindales so many years ago. She vas a really nice person.

Pina Gentile

November 21, 2012

Brenda, Marline & Family-
We were saddened to hear of the loss of your dear mother. Our sincere sympathy to all of you during this time of loss. We remember her as a pleasant person with a beautiful smile. May God grant you the strength you need to face the days ahead. In time, the memories you shared will warm your hearts & make you smile.
God Bless you all,

Joyce & Curtis Grasty

November 21, 2012

Marline I was sadden to hear about the passing of your Mom. You and your family have my deepest sympathy.
Nancy Irick Hurdle

Nancy Hurdle

November 21, 2012

Dear Marline and Brenda,

I am very sorry for your lost. Your Mom was a very dear friend of mine. She was a nice and kind woman. I will truly miss her.

I will continue to keep you in my prayers.

Love, Esther Whitehead

November 19, 2012

Ryan,Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Sebastian Midder

November 19, 2012

TO MARLINE AND BRENDA i am verry sorry to hear of your mom passing.may she rest in peace

nettie williamson

November 19, 2012

Brenda and family. I am so sad for your family and everyone who knew and loved Nene - she was a special lady and I am so grateful to have had her in my life all these years! I will miss her wonderful smile and her little chuckle! She will be missed! I will be in touch soon! Love to you,

Kathy

November 19, 2012

Marline, Brenda, Eddie & Ryan, my condolences to you and your family on the loss of NeNe. May God Bless and comfort you at this time. Lauren and Cookie Thomas

November 19, 2012

Brenda, please know how fond I was of NeNe. May God keep you and your family in perfect peace. Love you, girl. Daphne

November 19, 2012

My condolences, Brenda and family. From my church family and Tony and I. With heartfelt love. Vicki

November 19, 2012

Marline you and your family will forever be in my prayers
Chris Talton

November 19, 2012

Brenda, Marline and Family. My father's favorite song says,"It is no secret what God can do. What He's done for others, He'll do for you." I know that God will give you the strength you need at a time such as this. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times you shared with your mother. I will always remember the good times our families shared. I can't be with your physically, but I am there in spirit. If there is anything that I can do,just let me know.
Dee

E. Dewarner Dunston-Crawford

November 19, 2012

Brenda, May the memories of your mother get you through this difficult time as there is no greater love than the love of your Mother. She is resting in the arms of God. May the work she has done speak for her. God Bless you and your family.

Rita Vaughan

November 19, 2012

Dear Family,
I treasure the many years your mom sang with the Senior Choir at Bethel Stamford. I have a great picture with all of the old members including your mom. Please accept my sympathy during this difficult time. I too have experienced this kind of loss....Trust God.....Michele Hilton

November 19, 2012

Brenda and family - my heartfelt sympathy. My thoughts are with and have been during the past year. Pearl

November 18, 2012

Brenda, Marlene and family,

Sorry to hear of your loss. May your memories comfort you now and in the days to come. Please accept my deepest sympathy.

Sincerely,

Dawn Solomon

November 18, 2012

Brenda, Marlene, and family. I am sorry to hear of your loss. I remember all the good times our families shared in Stamford. It's comforting to know there is now another angel watching over us.

Donald Dunston

November 18, 2012

Marlins I haven't seen you in 40 years but I remember you and the other coaches wives being so kind to all us on the team. My condolences to you, Eddie, Ryan and the rest of your family. May God comfort you in your loss.

Dave Fields

November 18, 2012

To Brenda and Marlene,you have my deeepest sympathy during this time of your loss. I will always remember the closeness my mother and your mother shared working together at Bethel. She was a very nice person to know and will be missed. May God give you peace and understanding during this difficult time. God bless you and your families.

Addie Moody

November 18, 2012

Marline and family, may your memories bring you comfort. God bless you all.

Helen Sanders

November 18, 2012

Marlene and Brenda, my condolences to you all and your families, on the loss of your Mom. May God Bless and comfort you all.

Abraham Wilson

November 18, 2012

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