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Margaret Smith Obituary

Margaret M. Smith GRANDY - Margaret M. Smith, 91, passed away Friday, Nov. 5, 2010. She was a native of Huntsville, Ala., and was the daughter of the late Warren and Ola Hawkins. She was the retired owner of Lougenia's Beauty Shop, a lifelong member of the Church of Christ and a member of Portsmouth Senior Citizens where she enjoyed making ceramics. She is predeceased by her husband, Marvin Russell Smith and a son, Maxie L. Smith. She is survived by a daughter, Shirley Powers and her husband Robert; two sons, Gerald Smith and his wife Linda and Marvin Ray Smith and his wife JoAnn; 10 grandchildren, Robert L. Powers Jr., Heather Russo, Dahlia Smith, Amber Burch, Lee Smith, Marvin Ray Smith Jr., Maxie L. Smith Jr., Wesley L. Smith, Warren Russell Smith and Kimberly Skarson; and 12 great-grandchildren. A funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 9, in Greenlawn Memorial Mausoleum by Mr. Donnie McGhee. The family will receive friends at Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, Monday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice at University Health Systems at 920 Wellness Drive, Greenville, NC 27834. www.SturtevantFuneralHome.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Nov. 7, 2010.

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Susan Jenkins

November 9, 2010

Dear Smith Family: My prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. Mrs. Smith's granddaughter, Dahlia, is my dearest friend in the world - like a sister to me. I have often heard her speak lovingly of her Nana. I hope that you will all enjoy all of your wonderful memories and cherish them forever. You will remain in my thoughts.

James Kitchen

November 8, 2010

Dear Bob, Shirley & Family, Although miles separate us at this time, please know that the Kitchen family is offering up fervent prayers in your family's behalf for that level of peace that "passes all understanding" and is provided by a divine source. God Bless! So very sorry for your families loss. Steve & Martha Kitchen

Richard & Linda Sterling

November 8, 2010

Bob, Shirley and family,

Our thoughts will be with you as you go through this time of sadness. May your sweetest memories help ease the hurt you feel today. One thought that I recalled today, after I read this online, was the friendship that our Mother's shared during those many years at the church in Portsmouth. Blessings to all of you.

Kimberly Skarson

November 7, 2010

You will live in our hearts forever. We will never forget you. Love you.

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