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Tabatha Smith Obituary

Tabatha A. Smith PORTSMOUTH - Tabatha Annette Shaw Smith, 32, of the 4400 block of Clifford St., passed away Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2010 at the Naval Medical Center, Portsmouth. She was born Aug. 29, 1978 in Grants, N.M., and was a proud Navy veteran. Tabatha was preceded in death by a brother, Jeremiah Shaw. Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband, Stephen Smith; three daughters, Allysia and Michaela Morehouse, and Samantha Smith; her parents, Jeffrey and Jean Shaw; maternal grandmother, Virginia G. Heath; three sisters, Theresa Williams, Thyra Sumrall, and Pauline Shaw; and a brother, Jeffrey Shaw II. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 26, in Whitehead's Grove Baptist Church, 18366 Benn's Church Blvd., Smithfield, VA 23430 by Chaplain Marsha Duncan. The family will receive friends at the church following the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Robin Snyder, a friend who is battling cancer, c/o Marsha Duncan, 304 Murphy's Mill Road, Suffolk, VA 23434. www.SturtevantFuneralHome.com

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Sep. 24, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Tabatha Smith

16 Entries

Kurt Roth

September 18, 2025

So sorry, again, that I found out about this years after. My deepest condolences to Stephen, your children and family.

Chris Smith

January 3, 2022

Steve- I really don't know what to say. I just found out, but I had to put something. You two were family to me, more than just on the ship. I love you both. My Brother.

Natalie Oliverio (SN Berend)

September 28, 2010

Much love & prayers to Tabatha's family. She was a wonderful shipmate, may she rest in peace.

Scott Koster USS Mahan

September 28, 2010

Steve and Family,
You guys are in my thoughts and prayers through your difficult times.

Denicia Richardson (Dudley)

September 27, 2010

Wow, I just saw you guys at the hospital not to long ago...Sad to hear the news. Cancer is taking too many of our good people!!

James & Nitzi Wright

September 27, 2010

Steve, our thoughts and prayers are with you and the girls in this time of grief. May the memories of Tabby's better years bring you comfort. I cannot imagine what you are going through but I pray that you find solace and peace in knowing she is watching over all of you. The Mahan family is one that can never be forgotten and I feel priviledged to have served with you and her. Her sense of humor was contagious and her dedication was unprecedent. With love,

Former CTR2 Rivera and FC2 Wright

Jarmaal and Vicki Kellogg

September 27, 2010

Our prayers go out to you and your family. I will cherish the memories of days on the Mahan with Tabatha. She tried to portray a tough exterior, but was really a softy on the inside, especially when it came to her girls. I can still see her now, walking with that cup of coffee. May she rest in peace.

Joe Marnati

September 27, 2010

Steve,
I am so very sorry to hear about Tabatha. My prayers go out to you and your family. Tabatha was very sweet and always fun to talk to. I have a lot of great memories of you both from Mahan.

Linda and JP Johnson

September 26, 2010

Steve and Girls,
Our hearts are with you during this difficult time. May the comfort of the Lord and Tabatha's spirit of steadfastness continue to sustain you.

Keesa Knowles

September 26, 2010

Steve, we want to express our sympathy and let you know you and your girls are in our thoughts. I remember Tabby as always being the "mom" and taking care of us girls on the Mahan..I remember her eyes lighting up everytime she spoke of her daughters and the difficult time she had being away from her girls while on deployment. I remember her falling in love with you Steve and how happy she was. Everytime I hear someone say "I'm just sayin" I am always reminded of Tabby! Our hearts go out to your family..

Keesa and Aaron Knowles

Daniel, Rachel, Nathan, and Savannah

September 25, 2010

Steve and Girls,
Tabby was an amazing person, wife, and Mommy. She would do anything for anyone at anytime or drop whatever she was doing to have an hour long talk to cheer you up. Anyone who has ever known Tabby will miss her sense of humor and sarcastic remarks, she will be deeply missed. Hold on to every wonderful memory throughout your life together to help you through the tough times ahead.Give the girls a kiss and an extra long hug for us.We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers and We love you all very much!

Kurt Roth

September 25, 2010

I am so sorry for your loss. It is a shame when we lose touch and then this happens. Steve you can email me here: [email protected]. It would be great to hear from you and provide any support me and my family can.

tiffany triska

September 24, 2010

you are in my prayers. I will always remember you. you were the one who gave me my first knife when I made third class. I wish we could have kept in contact.

Charles, Mary, Sweet Pea Young

September 24, 2010

We are all so sorry for your loss! Words cannot say enough! Our hearts and love go out to everyone in the family. All of you are our adopted family and when you hurt we do too!!Tabby was a wonderful person and great mother. She loved her girls so much!! Thoughts and prayers go out to all and will continue thoughtout this tough time. Remember God will not gave you anything more than He knows you can handle. Love to all

Mike Cornell

September 24, 2010

You are my prayers

Connie Stanton

September 24, 2010

Steve and Family,

I am so very sorry for your loss. Let all of the special memories of Tabby stay fresh in your mind and carry you through the rough times ahead. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

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