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Jannie Smith Obituary

Jannie Smith NORFOLK - Jannie Smith, 67, a native of Princess Anne County and resident of the 5500 block of Brickell Road, fought a long battle with cancer and went home to visit our Lord and Savior Dec. 1, 2010. She was an employee of Virginia Beach General Hospital for 43 years. She was predeceased by both her father and mother, Nicodemus and Mollie Dozier. She was a member of Piney Grove Baptist Church for many years. Recently she became a member of Union Baptist Church. She is survived by five children, Doris Dozier, David Smith, Beverly Briggs, Micah Smith, and Isaac Smith Jr.; 15 children; 22 great-grandchildren; a special friend, Glenn Robinson; nine brothers, four sisters, and a host of nieces and nephews. A funeral will be held at noon Monday, Dec. 6, in Union Baptist Church. Burial will be in Woodlawn Memorial Cemetery with Community Funeral Home, 1210 Ballentine Blvd., Norfolk, in charge.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Dec. 5, 2010.

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December 26, 2010

i i'm so so sad at this point. Ms, Jannie was so sweet,to everone, she loved everyone. so sorry for the famiy lost. And thanks for taking up for me all the time Ms. Jannie. Love you Juanita Taylor Cross

Christine Brinson

December 8, 2010

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Marguerite Parks

December 6, 2010

As you all celebrate the life of Jannie, mother, sister,aunt,grandmother,greatgrandmother, know that the Dozier family will in our prayers continuously.
Sherman Parks, Marguerite Parks and Family

Bishop Bernard Williams

December 6, 2010

Memories of yesteryears flood my mind when I think of Jannie. My prayer is that the family will be comforted at this time of your loss.

Bishop Bernard Williams

Patricia Day-Mackey

December 6, 2010

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Sherri Lynn White-Taylor

December 6, 2010

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever. Love cousin Lynn

Pastor Charles Reid, Jr

December 5, 2010

Our prayers go out to the family of Cousin Jannie. She served untiringly at Piney Grove Church, Virginia Beach General Hospital, and I remember her taking care of her mother-in-law, bringing her to church when I was very young. I know that God has welcomed her into heaven with open arms. God knows EVERY struggle and has rewarded her for her faithfulness to Him... Family, please receive the comfort of the Lord..
Love, Charles Reid, Jr. and Family - Harker Heights, TX

Nicole Smith

December 5, 2010

"Grandma you will definitely be missed! I will love you always!

Rhonda Timberlake

December 5, 2010

My prayers go out to the family. Jannie will be greatly missed. She fought a good and brave fight.

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