Esther P. Smith

Esther P. Smith CHESAPEAKE - Esther Forney Patterson Smith, 100, of the 300 block of Holly Point Lane, entered into eternal rest Feb. 17, 2009. She was born Dec. 6, 1908, to the late Eli and Cora Forney in Norlina, N.C. She was predeceased by her first husband, Ben Patterson Sr.; her second husband, John Smith; her oldest daughter, Lelia Mae Patterson; her youngest son, Earl Patterson; three sisters, one brother and four grandsons. Mrs. Smith and her first husband moved to Norfolk where their children were born. She was a member of Queen St. Baptist Church for many years where she served in the Willing Workers Club. She is survived by her children, Doris Spencer, Barbara Holloman, Benjamin Patterson Jr., Helen Bryant, Jane Atkins and Ernestine Slade; four generations of grandchildren; one sister; and a host of other relatives and friends. A funeral will be held at noon Saturday in Queen St. Baptist Church, 413 E. Brambleton Ave. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Norfolk. Family and friends will assemble at the residence one hour prior to service for procession to the church. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Friday in Metropolitan Funeral Service, Granby St. Chapel. Condolences may be offered at www.metropolitanfuneralservice.com.