Delores Smith

1943 - 2017

Delores Smith obituary, 1943-2017, Gary, IN

BORN

1943

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

2959 West 11th Avenue

Gary, Indiana

Delores Smith Obituary

Delores "Teeny" Smith, age 73 of Gary went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday January 10, 2017. She was born November 19, 1943 in Gary, Indiana to the late Frank and Luella Johnson. Delores graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1962. She worked at The Post Tribune and then Trump Casino before retiring. She was a dedicated member of Word Works Ministry where she faithfully served and helped others. She is preceded in death by her parents and four siblings. Delores is survived by her only daughter Tracey (James) Bell; two grandchildren James and Jessica; ex-husband Edward Smith; three siblings Celestine (Vince) Edwards, Willa Smith and Connie (Michelle) Johnson and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation Wednesday January 18, 2017 from 9-11:00 a.m. with funeral services at 11:00 a.m. both at the Guy & Allen Chapel. Interment Evergreen Cemetery.

Published by Post-Tribune on Jan. 15, 2017.
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Still hurts. Tears still flow. Still missing you. The love you showed for me and my son was amazing. You were the best big sister I could ever hope for and there will never be another you. As I dry my tears today, I'm comforted in knowing that you are resting in Paradise and we'll meet again in Eternity with our Lord and Savior.

Rest on Big Sis. Love is eternal.

Debrah Smith Daniel

January 9, 2020

I'm going to try and think positive things because I miss mother Delores very much I know nothing will be the same without her, but I know also that she will always be around in spirit and she loves us all. We are all going to try to be calm and be glad she's with the lord. Mother Delores was a sweet woman and she determined to show everyone love. I can just remember all the hugs and kisses she gave me she always puts a smile on everyone's face there's nothing you could have done to bring her down she's a strong woman ( I love you mother Delores xoxoxoxo RIP❤
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Diaviane Mcclerin

June 26, 2017

I'm sorry auntie I didn't get a chance to know you. I just found out and my heart aches. I love you and miss you. Your niece Felicia loves you. May God bless you and your family.

Felicia Johnson

May 5, 2017

Loved this Lady, she was such an awesome woman of God. Sadly missed but the comfort in knowing she is with my Lord and Savior, gives me the strength to carry on. She would always say to me you can make it, Gods got it. I'm praying for you.
Tracy I'm still praying for you and family, know that I love you all.

Lavetta Marshall

April 6, 2017

Sorry for your loss will be praying for your family

Patrice Lewis

January 18, 2017

My sincerest condolences to your family.

May the treasured memories of your loved one and the drawing close to God in prayer comfort and strengthen you during this most difficult time.

PD-GA

January 17, 2017

God grant you comfort and peace in your time of sorrow...

Will Hargrove, RHS 1962

January 17, 2017

Delores "Teeny" Smith was my cousin. One memory that I will always remember of my cousin Teeny is her big beautiful smile. Sometimes when I saw her at a store I could be mad at something, but when I look up at her big smile it seem like whatever I was mad at didn't seem to bother me anymore. Teeny you will be truly missed, and I will always love you and rememberyou as that sweet kind person. This is bye for now until we see each other again in God's kingdom.

Debra Woods

January 16, 2017

Willa and Family,

You have our heartfelt sympathy in the transition of your Beloved Sister, Delores. May the fond memories sustain you in the months to come.

Delores and Your Classmates,

Jimmie L. & Daisy Curtis and John W. & Dorothy Curtis

January 16, 2017

To: The Family of Delores Smith

The loss of such a dedicated Volunteer saddened us all. Her warm smile and pleasant manner will be missed...

- Methodist Hospital Auxiliary

January 16, 2017

Although we can't be with you while you remember your loved one, you're in our thoughts from afar.

Yvonne Smith

January 16, 2017

Pastors James & Tracey Bell, Smith family and Word Works Family. I was sadden to hear of the homegoing of Sis. Smith. We are praying for God's peace to rest upon you.

Love,

Earlean Leonard
Diana Dicks

Diana Dicks

January 16, 2017

My condolences to the Smith Family. Be comforted in knowing ". . . though Mother Delores Smith is absent from the body, she is PRESENT with the Lord". I will be praying for the Smith-Bell Family during this time.
Love in Christ, Ida Davis (Visitor of Word Works Ministry) - - Merrillville, IN

January 15, 2017

I'll miss everything about you. You were my sister and my buddy. So loving, honest, devoted and funny. Even though I won't hear you say "Hey my baby sister" and feel your hugs and kisses, I'm confident that you are with our Jesus. Rest big sister.

My prayers are with the family. God is giving us strength, comfort and peace. Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal.

Debrah Daniel

January 15, 2017

Ms. Smith was a busy woman helping others and God does not forget what we do but will reward us accordingly. Heb. 6:10

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