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Lillian Smith Obituary

Lillian Joy Smith, infant daughter of Clifton and Desiree Smith, went to be with her Jesus on November 13, 2009. Left to cherish the memory of "Lilly Bean"; Pastor Samuel and Janet Huntley (Poppy and GiGi), Shelia Smith (Gammy); her great-grandmother, Annie Huntley; and greatgrandfathers, Clifton Smith, Jr. and Kenneth Watts, Sr. Lillian was preceded in death by her grandfather, Clifton Smith, III; great-grandparents, William and Beulah Holt; great-grandfather, James Huntley; and greatgrandmothers, Margaret Watts and Sandy Gantt. Lilly will be loved and remembered by many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. A funeral service will be conducted at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, November 17, 2009 in the chapel of John M. Oakey & Son, with Pastor Samuel Huntley, Sr. and Pastor Greg Irby officiating. The family will receive friends on Tuesday morning from 10 a.m. until time of service. Interment will follow at Cedar Lawn Cemetery. The Smith family is being served by John M. Oakey & Son, Salem. (540) 389-5441.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Nov. 15, 2009.

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November 20, 2009

You are such a sweet family. We are so sorry for your loss. Liliian was a beautiful girl. We know the strength of your family and faith will help you through this difficult time.

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Bob and Sheila Sprigg

November 17, 2009

We are so sorry for your loss. May the Lord be close to you and give you strength. We are praying for you.

Mike and Ann Wolfe

November 17, 2009

We're very sorry for your loss. You all are in our prayers. God has another beautiful little angel with Him now. May God bless you and give you strength.

Connie Blankenship

November 17, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this hard time. May God hold you and help you through this time in your life.

Jackie & Vicki McCallister

November 16, 2009

We are deeply saddened for your loss. We will keep you in our prayers. Keep close to the Lord, He'll see you threw this time. We love you guys! And we're praying for you!!

Renee' Abshire

November 16, 2009

I'm praying that God will give you the strength to carry on with His plan for your lives even now, knowing that only with His help can you go on from here. God's grace to each of you and His peace.

Leisia & Melvin Cooley

November 16, 2009

There are no words that can help or heal now. Only God's mercy and love can sustain you at this time. May you feel His presence as He holds you in His loving arms. God bless and keep you

Larry, Mandy & Will Harlow

November 16, 2009

Cliff and family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. May God bring you comfort and peace during this difficult time. You all are in our prayers.

Anthony Wilkerson

November 16, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with the Smith and the Huntly Family at your time of need. My the Lord touch and heal your hearts.

Kasha Justin Daylin Compton Sheehan

November 15, 2009

May the Lord help you to heal in this sad time we wish we could take on your pain we are so sorry for your loss there is no way to even understand it. We love yall very much and wish that we could be there

Kasha Justin Daylin Compton Sheehan

November 15, 2009

May the lord help you to heal in this sad time. We wish we could be there, We are so sorry for your loss, I know there is no comfort in any of this we love yall and wish we could take some pain for you Lots of Love And Prayers In Texas

Olivia and Dwayne Thompson, Jack, Ford & Sofia

November 15, 2009

Take comfort in knowing that you will always have a guardian angel watching you from above. Lilly Bean will be dearly missed by all. May God grant you the peace and serenity to get through this difficult time and the days that will follow. We love you!

john and vickie fant

November 15, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

claudia and Dennis Stanley

November 15, 2009

There are no words that can express our sadness for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

November 15, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you navigate this difficult time. May God grant the peace that passeth all understanding as he understands your sorrow.

Richard and Sheila Van Dyk
Dublin, Virginia

The Knouffs

November 15, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

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