Search by Name

Search by Name

FLORENCE "Estelle" SMITH

FUNERAL HOME

Snead Funeral Home - Washington, D.C.

5732 Georgia Avenue NW

Washington, District of Columbia

FLORENCE SMITH Obituary


Florence Bibbns Smith   "Estelle" (Age 102)  
Of College Park, MD passed away gently in her sleep on Thursday, March 9, 2017 at 4:30 p.m. Florence B. Smith was born June 28, 1914 in Brooklyn, NY. She was the loving daughter of William A. Bibbins and Florence Vera Mott Bibbins also from New York City, N Y. Florence Estelle was the beloved wife of Calvin P. Smith of Brooklyn, NY. and Washington, DC, who predeceased her in November 1988. Florence B. Smith had onlyone sibling, William M. Bibbins of College Park, MD who passed away in January 2005. She was a faithful member of Church of Our Saviour Brookland Parish on Irving and 16th Street NE in Washington, DC. Florence B. Smith leaves a stepson, Irving R. Smith and a stepdaughter, Audrey Jean Smith both of Bedford, Massachusetts. She also leaves two step-grandchildren, Adrienne C. Smith of Jonesboro, Georgia and Lisa R. Smith of Rex, Georgia and two step-greatgrandchildren, Erica Tranay Smith and Travis Allen Smith both of Jonesboro, Georgia. In addition to her stepchildren; stepgrandchildren; and step great-grandchildren, Florence B. Smith also leaves an "adopted" granddaughter, Rev. Gayle Fisher-Stewart, Assistant Rector of Calvary Episcopal Church in Washington, DC and several cousins including Marie Ellen Gibbs of Brooklyn, N. Y. and Sonia L. McCrimmon of Vauxhall, New Jersey. A memorial service for Florence B. Smith will be held April 22, 2017 at 11 a.m. at theChurch of Our Saviour, Brookland parish 1616 Irving Street, NE, Washington, DC. There will be a repast for attendees at the church immediately after the memorial service.

Published by The Washington Post on Apr. 17, 2017.
34465541-95D0-45B0-BEEB-B9E0361A315A

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Memories and Condolences
for FLORENCE SMITH

Not sure what to say?





0 Entries

Be the first to post a memory or condolences.

Make a Donation
in FLORENCE SMITH's name

Memorial Events
for FLORENCE SMITH

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

Funeral services provided by:

Snead Funeral Home - Washington, D.C.

5732 Georgia Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20011

How to support FLORENCE's loved ones
Commemorate a cherished Veteran with a special tribute of Taps at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor FLORENCE SMITH's life and legacy
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more