Lorraine Sykes SMITH

Lorraine Sykes SMITH

Lorraine SMITH Obituary

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch from Nov. 4 to Nov. 6, 2009.
SMITH, Lorraine Sykes, 89, of Mechanicsville, Va., passed from this life on November 3, 2009. Together in peace with her husband, James F. Smith Sr., she is survived by her daughter, Vicki S. Mahanes (Ray) of Mechanicsville; three sons, James F. Smith Jr. of Mechanicsville, Charles H. Smith (Helen) of Chesapeake, Va. and Dan P. Ford (Linda) of Ocala, Fla.; 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Her family will receive friends on Thursday, November 5, 2009 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Atlee Chapel of Woody Funeral Home, Route 301 and Shady Grove Road, Mechanicsville. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, November 6, 2009 at the funeral home. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery.


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Catherine Gentry

November 6, 2009

Vicki, Jimmy and Chuck,

My mother called this morning to tell me of your sad news. In my mind, your mother is still in her 40's the age she was when I last remember seeing her. Of course that makes the rest of us merely children--it truly has been a long time. I have such fond memories of you all from that time in my life.

I am sorry for your loss and wish you solace in these days that follow her death.

Warm wishes, Cathy

Marsha Rider

November 5, 2009

Vicki, Ray and Jimmy,
So sorry for the loss of your mother.
God Bless.

Harold and Marsha Rider

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