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Deaconess Smith Obituary
Born in Montezuma, GA, the daughter of the late John and Emma (Sutton) Lockhart.
She was employed as a claims adjuster for Blue Cross/Blue Shield until retirement in 1991.
Besides her husband, she is survived by four sons, Charles Jr., Michael, Vincent and Rev. Eric Smith, two daughters, Cheryl Marrow and Lois Smith, 14 grandchildren and 12 great, grandchildren. She was the mother of the late Janet Smith and sister of the late Johnnie Anderson.
Funeral 10am Monday at Sheldon Street Church, 51 Sheldon Street, Providence. Burial will be at RI Veterans Cemetery. Calling Hours 4-8pm Sunday; also at church. www.Bright-Funeral Home.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Deaconess Smith
Karen Briggs Mowry
October 15, 2008
Dear Smith Family, Frances was such a tremendous help and comfort to me when my mom was ill. I saw her often in the halls of the Villa and she was so pleasant but it wasn't until my mom became ill that I discovered what a wonderful and caring friend and neighbor she was. Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Pastor Patricia B. Smith and the members of New Hope Church
October 7, 2008
To Reverend Smith and Family and
the Members of Sheldon Street Baptist Church
Our Prayers and Sympathy are extended to you during this time. And may the Peace and Love of God sustain and comfort you.
PATRICIA LURGIO
October 6, 2008
TO THE SMITH FAMILY. OUR SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO YOU. FRANCES WAS A WONDRFUL WOMAN. WE ALL LOVED HER AT 'CURVES' SHE WAS ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE WE HAVE EVER MET. WE WILL MISS HER DEARLY. LOVE, PATRICIA LURGIO AND ALL MEMBERS OF CURVES.
Ingrid Cedar Crest
October 5, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May you remember Frances' smile and her gentle ways.
n.leblanc
October 2, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Darlene Andrade
September 29, 2008
Pastor Smith & Loving Family,
My deepest and heartfelt sympathy are with you all. You have no idea how much I miss my "Pretty Lady"; that is what I always called her. I will miss her infectious smile and the comical conversations we shared. I consider myself blessed to have had her in my life. May you all be blessed with peace that surpasses understanding.
September 29, 2008
To the Smith and Baker Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful woman, who shared her love with EVERYONE she met. May God continue to strenghten you during this time. We are praying for you!
Jesse Bradley lll
September 29, 2008
Dear Rev. Smith & Family,
Given all praise and honor to him that make all things possible. I along with my mother Deaconess Hazel Bradley send our condolences and prayers.
In time's like this we find ourself suspended like scales between sorrow and joy.
Only when you are empty are you at standstill and balanced.
GOD BLESS. Jesse Bradley lll, and Deaconess Hazel Bradley
Maryellen Butke
September 28, 2008
Dear Lois and Family,
You have been in our thoughts in prayers over these past weeks. We are so sorry for the loss of your mom. Much love,
Maryellen, Jo, Alicia and Matthew
Robert & Cynthia Ollivierre
September 27, 2008
Lois, Cheryl and family, We are so sorry for the loss of your mother. You have our deepest sympathy and may God bless your family.
Dianna Curtis
September 27, 2008
Lois
I'm so sorry to hear about your mom. Please know my prayers are with you and your family.
Dianna Curtis
September 27, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Mary,Bernardo&Family Garcia
September 27, 2008
A Reminiscence
YES, thou art gone! and never more
Thy sunny smile shall gladden me;
But I may pass the old church door,
And pace the floor that covers thee.
May stand upon the cold, damp stone,
And think that, frozen, lies below
The lightest heart that I have known,
The kindest I shall ever know.
Yet, though I cannot see thee more,
'Tis still a comfort to have seen;
And though thy transient life is o'er,
'Tis sweet to think that thou hast been;
To think a soul so near divine,
Within a form so angel fair,
United to a heart like thine,
Has gladdened once our humble sphere.
By Anne Bronte
The Poetry Foundation
Melissa Medeiros
September 27, 2008
Cheryl, Terrence, JR and family:
I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers through this sad time.
Kelly Monteiro Lawrence
September 27, 2008
We were surprised and saddened to hear of the passing of Mrs. Smith. Please accept our sincere regrets for your loss. Our prayers are with you. We will always remember Mrs. Smith as a beautiful, graceful woman who always had a warm smile.
From the Monteiro Lawrence Family
Andrea Wheeler
September 26, 2008
Dear Rev. Smith and Family , Please Except Our Deepest Sympathy..Mrs. Smith Will Truely Be Missed..She Is Now In The House Of The Lord Amen..Peace And Blessing Always ,Rita Correia And Andrea Darlene Wheeler
crystal alpaio
September 26, 2008
we are sorry for your loss.... your great grandchildren will miss u alot......are prayers are with u and your family....love DAnaja and christopher JR
jeffrey smith
September 26, 2008
nana,
all u get is a casket,
with a stone,
and a long memory,
nana you dont know,
what you meant me,
thats why its so hard,
to say rest in peace,
you was a sunny day,
sorta like succeess to me,
you were my nana,
my friend,
you was the best to me,
i wish i could bring flowers everyday,
to ur cemetary,
smith family got strong jenes,
so while u gone,
look over us,
and dont be worried,
but its sad to see,
cuz with out u nana,
where would the smith family be,
you and grandpop kept us out of misery,
also when i got dismissed out of college,
wasn't know body there for me but u and gradpop,
but i used to look forward to coming home and seeing you in the kitchen ready to play sorry, yahtzee, parchizie, and then i pull out my report card, when you read it, you would be so happy for me, and buy me and my brothers famous pizza, those where the times.. i never told u that...
but what i most use to enjoy was when i was a little boy, coming home from my basketball games with a trophy or a story to tell, i knew you would listen, everybody has there time and number, i just wish yours coulda got post poned, but
R.I.P. NANA YOU MADE US SMITH'S WHAT WE ARE TODAY,
SEE YOU IN HEAVEN....
YOUR NEPHEW JEFFREY SMITH
jeffrey smith
September 26, 2008
nana,
A LITTLE POEM,
all u get is a casket,
with a stone,
and a long memory,
nana you dont know,
what you meant me,
thats why its so hard,
to say rest in peace,
you was a sunny day,
sorta like succeess to me,
you were my nana,
my friend,
you was the best to me,
i wish i could bring flowers everyday,
to ur cemetary,
smith family got strong jenes,
so while u gone,
look over us,
and dont be worried,
but its sad to see,
cuz with out u nana,
where would the smith family be,
you and grandpop kept us out of misery,
also when i got dismissed out of college nobody understood my situation like u and gradpop,
but i used to look forward to coming home and seeing you in the kitchen ready to play sorry, yahtzee, parchizie, when i were younger...and then i pull out my report card, when you read it, you would be so happy for me, and buy me and my brothers famous pizza, those where the times.. i never told u that...
but what i most use to enjoy was when i was a little boy, coming home from my basketball games with a trophy or a story to tell, i knew you would listen, everybody has there time and number, i just wish yours coulda got post poned, but
R.I.P. NANA YOU MADE US SMITH'S WHAT WE ARE TODAY,
SEE YOU IN HEAVEN....
YOUR NEPHEW JEFFREY SMITH
Great Granddaughter DeAvion
September 26, 2008
Hi Gigi, It's me, Deavion. I am going to miss you a lot. Take care Gigi and rest well.
Jerry& Holly Ellis
September 26, 2008
September 26,2008
SAFELY HOME
I am home in Heaven, dear ones;
Oh, so happy and so bright!
There is perfect joy and beauty
In this everlasting light.
All the pain and grief is over,
Every restless tossing passed;
I am now at peace forever,
Safely home in Heaven at last.
Did you wonder I so calmly
Trod the valley of the shade?
Oh! but Jesus' love illumined
Every dark and fearful glade.
And He came Himself to meet me
In that way so hard to tread;
And with Jesus' arm to lean on,
Could I have one doubt or dread?
Then you most not grieve so sorely,
For I love you dearly still:
Try to look beyond earth's shadows,
Pray to trust our Father's Will.
There is work still waiting for you,
So you must idly stand;
Do it now, while life remaineth-
You shall rest in Jesus' land.
When that work is all completed,
He will gently call you Home;
Oh, the rapture of that meeting,
Oh, the joy to see you come!
To Mr. Smith and Family
To Lois, and Family
From Jerry and Holly
with all are love and surport and deepest sympaty.
Pamela Genovesi Macdonald
September 26, 2008
Lois,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that my prayers are with you and your family and that you are in my thoughts.
Joyce O'Connor
September 26, 2008
To Rev. Smith & Family:
We are sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. I will miss seeing Mrs. Smith's beautiful smile at church. She led the way for the Women and young girls in the church. Think of all the good times with her. May she rest in peace.
Love & God's Blessings
The O'Connor Families
Joan and Allen White
September 26, 2008
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
Jacqueline Woods
September 26, 2008
My deepest sympathy to the Smith family at this time of sorrow. I will miss seeing Mrs. Smith every Sunday morning in church, smiling in her beautiful hats. May God comfort you at this time.
Diane DeFreitas
September 26, 2008
Cheryl - My deepest sympathy to you and your family at this very sad time. Please know that I will keep your Mom & your family in my thoughts & prayers.
Naomi Jacks Brown
September 26, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Linda Garnetto
September 26, 2008
The Smith Family ,So sorry for your loss. Mrs Frances was a loving person and will be missed.
Linda Garnetto and Family
Miosha Smith
September 26, 2008
Hi Nana,
I can't believe that I won't see you anymore...I won't be able to call you and see how your day is going or how you are feeling...I hope you knew how much I loved you and how important you were to me. I know your my angel now and you will be watching over all of us, but I rather you be here...It's so sad that the last gatherin we had was for my daughters b-day party and I am soo happy you made it, I hope you come to me in my dreams sometime so we can chat. Well now you are pain free and sick free and smiling again... Please tell Aunty Janet I said helllo and I think about her and miss her dearly. Well until we meet again...
Love your granddaughter!!
Gwendolyn Anderson
September 26, 2008
Lois and family,
I am praying for you and your family that God give you and your family the strength needed during this time of sorrow. Moreover, that His love fill your heart.
Love,
Gwen Anderson
"He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds". Psalms 147:3
Judi Williams
September 26, 2008
To Lois,Vinny, and family;
I offer you my deepest condolences. May God give you all the strength during this time of berevement. Just know your mom is with God and she will ALWAYS watch over all of you.
Much luv to you,
Judi Osborne Williams and Family
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