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Margaret B. Smith, age 64, of New Orleans and a Lifelong Essence Magazine collector died peacefully at her home on Friday, January 24, 2020. She leaves to cherish her memory: sons, Corey (Demetria) Hall, Rhashiedi (Sarai) Porter; daughter, Rosean Porter; loving grandmother to Corey Gray, Con'ye and Cai Meads and Reese Jackson; God-Daughter, Jessica Jackson; sisters, Ursula Rainey, Velma Allen, Lois Payne, Janice Stacker, Louise B. Collins; brothers, Allen Peter (Paulette) Smith, Michael (Barbara) Smith, Pastor Bruce (Deborah) Davenport and Antonio Smith; in addition to a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. Relatives and friends of the family, also priests and parishioners of St. Mary's Assumption Church; pastors, officers and members of True Love Missionary, St..John #5 and Franklin Avenue Baptist Churches; employees of Orleans Parish Public School Board System, Orleans Parish Criminal District Court, Louisiana Legislature, Sewerage and Water Board, Walgreen's Company Store #3156, Walmart Supercenter #1353 and the entire Uptown Irish Channel Community are welcome to attend the Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, February 1, 2020 for 2:00 p.m. at St. Mary's Assumption Church, 923 Josephine Street, Father Allan Weinhert, CSSR, celebrant. Church visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m., Reflections at 1:45 p.m. until the Mass commences. Private burial. TRADITIONAL JAZZ FUNERAL. Rev. David M. Patin Sr. and Gwiena Magee Patin, Directors. Professional Service Entrusted to: LITTLEJOHN FUNERAL HOME, 2163 Aubry Street, Cal K. Johnson, Funeral Director/Manager, Info: (504) 940-0045
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Today, I found her post card signature from 2013 Essence Music Festival
Sonia
Friend
January 29, 2023
Extremely sad to learn this news so late. I lived right across the street from Miss Margaret in 2012-13 and she was the best neighbor I ever had. I'll always remember her sitting up on her balcony with the little bucket on a string, going over to see her Essence Magazine collection, eating fried catfish with her family. She will be dearly missed.
Zach
Neighbor
December 10, 2020
So saddened to hear of your passing. Always a warm smile and embrace. I will miss your positivity and uniqueness
Ausettua AmorAmenkum
Friend
April 20, 2020
My deepest condolences to Margaret family. I first meet her working at OPSB and then had the pleasure of becoming her neighbor for 20 years. She was a beautiful person inside and out. She will truly be missed. It's going to be hard passing her door and not hearing hey neighbor. I want to thank you all for sharing her with our community.The Willis Family
Terry Willis
February 2, 2020
Margaret was a wonderful neighbor and so kind to my son. We will miss her so much.
Courtney Egan
January 31, 2020
To the Smith Family;
I was shocked to learn that Margaret left us. We had many wonderful events when we all worked together at O.P.S.B. Marg was fantastic, with no task to difficult for her to handle. She loved her children and she loved to laugh. My prayers are with you all. I do not think I will be able to attend her services due to having contacted the flu. I love her photo and her smile; that was Margaret.
Barbara Trevigne
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NOPL
January 31, 2020
God bless your loving heart. You were responsible for welcoming Jim and me into the St. Mary Assumption Church community. You always made us smile. We love you and will keep you in our hearts always. With prayers, Barbara and Jim Marvel
Barbara and Jim Marvel
January 30, 2020
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
HILDA DAVENPORT JONES
January 30, 2020
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
January 30, 2020
To the Family of Margaret:
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Sharon Bailey (Classmate at Francis W. Gregory Junior High School)
Sharon Bailey-Anderson
January 30, 2020
To Margaret's Family::
You have my deepest sympathy. We met at the Esdence Music Festival when she displayed her collection of the magazine in 2004 and remained friends until now. We even stayed in touch when she was displaced ater Katrina. I'm going to miss my buddy. RIP my sister.
Rita Matthews
January 29, 2020
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