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PHYLLIS SMITH Obituary

SMITH Phyllis Smith passed on April 16, 2011 at the age of forty-eight. She was born in Crowley, Louisiana on October 1, 1962 to Leroy and Elaine Bernard. Phyllis has touched many lives through her 48 years, moving around the globe with her military family. Whether brief meetings or lifelong friendships, in Phyllis eyes everyone was family and she left a piece of herself with everyone she encountered. Phyllis friends and family remember her as a caring woman who looked at shopping as an art form, loved painting ceramics and spending time in Orlando with her best friend, Mickey Mouse. But the things that Phyllis treasured most was her relationship with God, her incredible family, her dear friends, and a meaningful career with the Navy Federal Credit Union. It was Phyllis desire that everyone would have an opportunity to come to know God, the Father and Jesus, His Son. Phyllis is survived first by her husband, Mitchell Smith and two children, Ashley and Brandon; her brother, Ivan; and sisters, Stephanie, Theresa and Joan. Her family knows that she was smiling and laughing strong enough for all the angels to know she was on her way to spend eternity with them; she would want for us to do nothing but the same. A viewing will be held today, April 20, 2011 from 7:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. at Aaron and Burney Bivens Funeral Home, 529 Kingsley Avenue Orange Park, FL (904) 264 1233 and a Funeral will be held Thursday, April 21, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at Hibernia Baptist Church, 7100 Highway 17 South, Fleming Island, FL 32003. Interment will follow at Jacksonville National Cemetery. Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com

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Published by Florida Times-Union on Apr. 20, 2011.

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Marty Whitehurst

April 27, 2011

Mitch, Asley and Brandon my heart goes out to you. I know that you will survive this great loss because you can be comforted knowing that Phyllis is with our heavenly Father. Phyllis will see all of you again and that reunion will be joyous. What a day that will be to see her smiling face and have her arms around you once more. God Bless you all, be strong in the Lord and He will be your comforter. Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Tammy

April 24, 2011

My thoughts and prayers goes out to the family of Phyllis. Her smile is indeed contagious. May the God of comfort gives you all strength to endure the terrible loss of such a wonderful person.

April 23, 2011

My heart goes out to the Smith family. I was so honored to have taken care of Mrs. Phyllis while at OPMC. Such a loving family, and I was so glad that I got a chance to meet your daughter also. Mr. Smith, I will keep you in my
prayers. I'm so I was unable to attend but I was out of town.
Cynthia Villanueva PCT OPMC 4th Floor

Sherl Gaskins

April 23, 2011

Phyllis, you were always a force to be reckoned with, and then you softened like a lamb. That you are a strong family and will continue to be so is a tribute to all of you; in spite of your pain and sorrow right now. I will miss you, but will see your smiles in Mitch, Ash and Brandon. To Mitch, Ash and Brandon, you are my brothers and sisters in Christ!

April 23, 2011

Most warm and heartfelt condolences to
the families of Mitchell and Phyllis Smith.
From the Hoey family with all of our
love . God bless you and keep all .

- Ricky Hoey , Charlotte , NC

April 23, 2011

With heartfelt sympathy and positive thoughts we, your class (MPHS 1980) are here for you,Mitchell. We miss you and are here for you in everyway. Feel Gods everlasting warmth embrace you thru this most difficult time. May you and yours find Peace and comfort. Love, Marty Hall (MPHS 1980)

Tasha Lawrence

April 22, 2011

I extend my heartfelt condolences to the Smith family.

Tasha Lawrence
(Keith Flowers' sister)

Mia Dowdell-Washington

April 22, 2011

The earth holds no sorrow that Heaven can not heal. May God bless the Smith-Bernard Family. I met Phyllis when I was a little girl, my brother Donald dated her sister Joan. The Bernard girls treated me like a litte sister.

Mattie Porter

April 21, 2011

My condolences to the Smith Family, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. I worked with Phyllis when she first started at NFCU in Charleston, SC. We knew then that she was a very special person, and a joy to work with.

Mattie Porter and Family (Ladson, SC)

April 21, 2011

MAY GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU LOVE MARILYN SCOTT

MARILYN SCOTT

April 21, 2011

MAY GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU LOVE MARILYN SCOTT

sheralla newsome & Fmily

April 21, 2011

My Condolences to the Smith and Bernard family I have many memories of Phyllis My thoughts and Prayers are with you may God conitinue to Bless all of you keep SMILLING because she is in the arms of Jesus.

Audrey Hanson and Family

April 21, 2011

My condolences the loss of Ms. Phyliss. I didn't know Ms. Phyllis for very long, but I enjoyed her joyful personality. She made working with her fun. I will always rememeber her always with a smile on her face.

Love Always,

April 21, 2011

MAY GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU CONTINUE TO PRAY PHYLLIS IS TRULY AN ANGEL. LOVE ALWAYS LAINE

Andrew (Drew) Ryan

April 20, 2011

Our thoughts, prayers and condolences go out to the Smith family. Those of us who knew Phyllis through her work remember that smile that brought a little sunshine into your day.

Derinda Rushlau

April 20, 2011

My thoughts and prayers go out to Mitch, Ashley and Brandon. Phyllis was so proud of her family and rightfully so. Phyllis was a joy to be around she was a great friend and boss. Phyllis you are loved by so many and will be missed.

RUTH PENN AND FAMILY

April 20, 2011

TO THE BERNARD AND SMITH FAMILY WE LIKE TO OFFER OUR CONDOLENCE ON THE LOST OF PHYLLIS. MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS ALL OF YOU.

Jennifer Sullivan

April 20, 2011

My thoughts and prayers with the Smith Family, May GOD comfort each of you during this difficult time. It was a pleasure knowing Phyllis and I know she's with the master in his loving arms. Rest In Peace!

GOD bless The Smith Family always,

Jackie Mapp

April 20, 2011

As it is written, for thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as hseep for the slaughter. Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us. For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Rom 8:36-39
Be srong in the Lord and the power of his might.

Crystal Hartson-19225

April 20, 2011

You will always be in my heart! It is a pleasure to have known you Phyllis Smith. Heaven is now a better place! My love and prayers go out to the Smith family in this time of mourning.

Amber Jensen

April 20, 2011

I have many memories of Phyllis. The biggest, I think would be that Phyllis had a contageous laugh and her smile would bright up a room. She was a very caring and compassionate person, but stearn if she needed to be. She left an impact on everyone that she encountered. I am deeply saddened to hear of her passing. I know that she will be missed by many including her Navy Federal family.

Dee Starks

April 20, 2011

Farewell Ms. Smith, I know you're gone light heaven up went you arrive home. See ya soon. My condolence goes out to the family at this darkest of times. God Bless you all and stay strong in the Lord.
Ms Dee

Vicky Stefanik

April 20, 2011

My sincerest sympathies on your loss. May God hold your family in the palm of His hand and may you find comfort in your memories and in the love you have for each other.

Valerie Penn Joshway

April 20, 2011

I want to send my condolescences to her husband and children along with her siblings. I'll always remember that smile.God Bless
Valerie Penn

Fran and Norm Johnson

April 20, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May your memories bring you comfort.

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