Photo courtesy of Oris P. Jones Funeral Establishment - South Hill
South Hill, Virginia
Apr 3, 1937 – Sep 17, 2021 (Age 84)
Mamie Smith, a life-long Poughkeepsie resident, passed away suddenly on September 17, 2021 at her home in Poughkeepsie. Mamie was born April 3, 1937 in South Hill, VA, daughter of Robert Walters and Mary Lou Skipwith.
She was a Class of 1953 graduate of Mecklenburg County Training School. Mamie worked for 30-years as a secretary at IBM in Poughkeepsie, until retiring.
She loved going to church at Smith Metropolitan AME Zion Church where she taught bible study and was a deaconess.
She is survived by her son: Daryll Smith of Colorado; a brother, Henry Walters, of Richmond, VA; and host of nieces, nephews & friends.
A Graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 25, 2021 at Westview Cemetery, South Hill, VA.
Services entrusted to the professional staff of Oris P. Jones Funeral Establishment, 301 West Atlantic Street, South Hill, VA 23970. 434.447.7158
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Extending My Condolences With Love. Rest Well BeLoved
Renee Parker-Galloway
September 28, 2021 | Temple Hills, MD | Friend
Family,
We are saddened to hear of Sis. Mamie’s passing. She was a beautiful person inside and out. She was committed to her work at Smith Metropolitan AME Zion Church, and especially loved teaching the youths.
She never forgot a child, and would ask about them even after they were adults.
May God bless and keep you all now and in the days ahead.
Jeanne Cowan
Vickie Coston
September 25, 2021 | Poughkeepsie, NY | Friend
Miss Mamie was a wonderful woman. She assisted me and trained me to do the work of a Steward in the church. We would sit down once a week and work together. I will truly miss her wonderful spirit and kind heart. Rest In Peace Miss Mamie.
Janis Johnson
September 24, 2021 | Wappinger Falls, NY | Friend
I'm going to miss her spunky personally. She was so sweet & funny. Have eternal peace. ❤
Marion Conley
September 24, 2021 | Poughkeepsie, NY | Friend
When my family first started going to Smith AME Zion Church in1991, I was 8 years old. I remember going to the children's program and she taught us songs that I sing until this day. She was always so sweet and loving to my siblings and me. Rest with Jesus, Sis. Smith
Nichola Watkins
September 24, 2021 | Acquaintance
Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal.
With Love and sympathy from your nieces and nephewsd Gwen, Michael, Yvonne , Phil & Keith
September 24, 2021 | Richmond, VA | Family
Family love strengthens us, bring us closer together at this time. Love to you Aunt Mamie as you journey on.
Your niece - Yvonne
September 24, 2021
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Gwen Pierce-Smith
September 24, 2021 | Richmond, VA | Family
Saying goodbye to friends can get very hard sometimes, so I'll use your words
"See you later my buddy"
Clyde King
September 24, 2021 | Poughkeepsie, NY | Friend