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SCREVEN COUNTY, Ga. -- Ms. Mattie J. Smith, age 67, passed into rest Thursday, March 12, 2020, at her residence in Screven County, Georgia.
The Bulloch County native was the daughter of the late Cleveland and Frankie Rivers Smith.
She was educated in the public school system of Bulloch County, Georgia, and was a member of the Magnolia Missionary Baptist Church.
Ms. Smith was a retired case manager for the Battered Women's Shelter.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a brother, Elmore Smith; and a grandson, Diquualo Ivey.
She leaves memories to be cherished by her spouse, Terry Brunson, Sylvania, Ga.; her children, Sharmin Smith, Statesboro, Ga.; Anthony Smith, Jacksonville, Fla.; Gregory (Chaundra) Smith and Talaya Young, both of Atlanta, Ga.; Yolande Williams and Mortez Stevens, both of Statesboro, Ga.; sisters, Rosa Bell (George) Jackson, Statesboro, Ga.; Jane Sanders, McDonough, Ga.; Wanda Brack and Lavern Smith, both of Statesboro, Ga.; Delphania Elliott, Augusta, Ga.; a brother, Styles Davis, Valdosta, Ga.; a host of grandchildren, other relatives and friends.
Family and friends may visit the mortuary on Friday from noon until 7 p.m.
The remains will lie in state on the day of the service from 10 a.m. until the funeral service. There will be no viewing after the eulogy.
The funeral service for Ms. Mattie J. Smith will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, March 21, 2020, at the Elm Street Church of God with the pastor, Dr. Alexander Smith Jr., officiating. Burial will follow in the Magnolia Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery.
Final rites have been entrusted to Hill's Mortuary, Inc.
Statesboro Herald, March 19, 2020
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May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Gallard Jackson
April 14, 2020
Praying for you all . God will strengthen you all just keep the faith.
Lucinda Strozier (Ruffin)
March 21, 2020
You will be missed,but always loved!
Derek Burns
March 20, 2020
Love you auntie❤
Whitney McBride
March 20, 2020
I know that Jesus makes know mistakes. Until we meet again I will forever love and miss you my dear sister.
Jane Smith Sanders
March 20, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Curtis&Andria Webb
March 19, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
yvonnie wilkerson
Friend
March 17, 2020
My condolences to the family.shes truly missed. Love the Tutsons.
March 16, 2020
My heart sank this morning when I received the news of Ms. Mattie's passing. I send my condolences to her family and friends. I am grateful to have known her and been her life insurance agent. I will continue to pray for her family and friends through this undoubtedly difficult and challenging time. RIP Ms. Mattie!!
Jerome Collins-Okafor
Acquaintance
March 16, 2020
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