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Fern Smith Obituary

AUGUSTUS FUNERAL HOME REGRETS TO ANNOUNCE THE DEATH OF Ms. Fern Ursula Smith. A Home-Going service for Ms. FERN URSULA SMITH former bus operator daughter of the late Oliver and Elmera Smith, loving mother to Creavery Smith, Cherlyn Douglas, Lisa Smith, Roberta Ascento and the late Yule Moniz Smith and Carell Smith, sister to Eugene, Mable, Vela Smith, the late Harley, Earlston Smith, Clarence Dill and Ethel Dill in her 82nd year of 39 Spark Cottage, Berry Road, St. George's will be held at Bethel A.M.E. Church, 60 North Shore Road, Shelly Bay, Hamilton Parish TODAY, March 26th, 2014 at 3:00 pm. Interment will follow at Marsden Methodist Cemetery. Flowers may be sent. Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at Bethel A.M.E. Church Today, March 26th, 2014 from 2:00 - 2:50 pm. Also surviving are grandchildren: Carlos and Jason Smith, Donika Omara (Jeffrey), Tammy Thompson (Donovan), Dahtia Gittens, Jamico and Lico Smith, Santashé Jr. and Howard Ascento; 22 great grands; son-in-law: Paul Shiell; sisters-in-law: Elva and Rose Smith; numerous nieces; special friends: Furbert Family, Henrieta Gibbons and Family, Ms. Jean Clarke, Rose Ebbin special cousin: Cora Burchall and Family, Peter Bentley (Iris), special niece: Linda Foster and Family; special cousin: Pearl Taylor of the US, Derrick Lee, special son Everton Webston, special nephew: Gregory Smith (Sandra), Bethel AME Church, Diaylsis Unit. Fern Ursula Smith was predeceased by son-in-law: Howard Ascento Sr.; sister-in-law: Jean Smith; special friend: Theodore Furbert.
Published by The Royal Gazette from Mar. 21 to Mar. 26, 2014.

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Ms Valarie Burch Mr George Wilson

March 26, 2014

My deepest condolences to the family of the late Fern Smith. Creavery, Cherlyn,Lisa,Roberta,you had a beautiful mother when i would go to Bethel it was good to see her. She had a nice smile. Sorry i could not be there but you all are in my prayers. May God give you all strenght in the coming days and years ahead. God bless you all.

Sendra( TUCKER ) BRADY & FAMILY

March 26, 2014

TO Creavery &Family,u have our sympathy GOD is taking good care of her she is in a better place. GOD Bless u all.

Renay Arorash

March 26, 2014

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

March 26, 2014

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

March 26, 2014

To the Smith family,
We extend our deepest condolences to the family of Aunt Fern, as my children affectionately called her. She was certainly a terrific person and friend. Her ever ready smile and words of wit will always be remembered. May God be with each of you during this time of bereavement.
Julia Durham (friend) and family

Cindy Paynter-O'Brien

March 26, 2014

Tia and Family, May the Lord comfort and bless everyone as only He can. Ms. Fern was one of my favorite bus drivers during my High school years and we always enjoyed seeing each other during the many years after.

March 26, 2014

To Creavey, Cherlyn, Lisa and Roberta you have my condolences.Fern lived a good life and she loved her children and grand children very much.she has now gone home to her maker where there is no more pain or sorrow. She'll see you in that great getting up morning. Hold on to those great memories she left with you all. always Myrnelle King (NELL)

Rev. Lorne & First Lady Rochelle Bean

March 26, 2014

Dear Family,
We offer our deepest condolences on behalf of the Richard Allen church family.

March 26, 2014

To Creavery & the rest of the family, may she now sleep in peace & may God continue to be with you all @ this sad time, hold your heads up just like she wanted you all to do, hang in there Creavery my heart goes out to you all.She will be a BIG MISS. Della,Karimah,Garena, Always in our HEARTS STAY BLESSED

March 25, 2014

To the Smith family, your mom was a very kind and likeable person, and will be missed by many. May she rest in peace.

Yvonne Douglas, Hamilton Parish.

McHardy ~ Family

March 25, 2014

Creavery,Cherlyn,Lisa & Roberta.
We're sending our heartfelt condolences in the loss of your mother and praying God uphold you all as you go through this most difficult time.

Beverly,Bolita & Jeanne McHardy

Rev. John & Donna Woolridge

March 25, 2014

Creavery, Cherlyn, Lisa, Roberta and familes, you have our sympathy. May the God of all comfort wrap his loving arms about you during your time of bereavement.

March 25, 2014

To Berta and family, my condolences. I have fond memories of your mom driving the bus to Berkeley Inst from Somerset. Peace and Love Lucinda Maybury.

Rev. Trevor E. Woolridge & Family

March 25, 2014

May the love of Jesus Christ and the presence of the Holy Spirit comfort the entire family during the time of bereavement. Sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the Smith family.

Betty Raynor

March 25, 2014

To Creavery and family,
'Think of a land of no sorrow,
Think of a land of no fears,
Think of no death and no sickness,
Think of a land of no tears(ODB)
And this is what Heaven is all about, Ou Heavenly Father has a special place set aside just for your Mom. So in Him continually allow Him to see you through this journey. May His Peace continue to sustain your family. God's blessings always.

Tiara, Althea and Nikita Talbot

March 25, 2014

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Verna Jones

March 25, 2014

Creavery and Linda, you have my condolences.

Rev. Amanda Kelley (Raynor)

March 25, 2014

To the Smith family, God's peace and upon you all during this season of transition. Will continue to uphold you in my prayers.

March 25, 2014

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Roger & Gina Trott and Family

March 25, 2014

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Edna Lynn (Bubbles) Tuzo

March 25, 2014

To Creavery, Roberta,Sherilyn and Lisa, your Mother is at eternal rest now, you can find peace in that. I will miss talking to her over the phone, she was always happy and encouraging.

Angela (Arorash) Kerr

March 25, 2014

To Cousin Roberta and Family, Cousin Fern was a kind hearted and lovely person....such a joy to chat with. May God comfort each and everyone during the loss of our loved one. S.I.P Cousin Fern

Bobby, Gwen, Stowy, Berta & Sty Lee

March 25, 2014

To the Smith Family,

The Lee family send our condolences on the loss of your mom/grandmother/aunt.
Know that she is now at peace. Bless you all.

Beverly (Dillas), David & Vanessa Bean

March 25, 2014

To the family of Aunt Fern. I met Aunt Fern during the time she drove bus with my mom. She was ever so friendly and kind (always had a smile).
May you find comfort in knowing she is at peace now in the arms of our savior.

March 25, 2014

To Godma Fern's Family, I was truly sadden to hear that Godma is gone home. I will miss her hugs, kisses and especially our talks. May God comfort you at this time. Love Rhonda Gibbons

March 25, 2014

To the family of FERN URSULA SMITH I send my heartfelt condolences.During this time of mourning I hope you draw comfort from the GOD of comfort. ISAIAH 61:1,2.

sincerely,
Ms JC

March 24, 2014

Expressing condolences to Berta, Santashay, and Howie Jr. in addition to the entire Smith family. My heart goes out to you all as your mother's, grandmother's, auntie etc. loving kindness which will be sadly missed. May the Holy Spirit comfort you all in this great time of need. Sincerely yours, Michelle Ascento

Karen Woolridge-Pitt

March 23, 2014

To Creavery, Roberta and family,
On behalf of Carlos and I, condolences for your loss. May the sorrow you feel in your heart lighten by the love that surrounds you.

Jan Martin

March 23, 2014

To Creavery, Berta and the entire Smith family, my condolences and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Feel blessed that your mama was such a special woman. May God bless you and keep you in his care.

Francis Johnston

March 23, 2014

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.

March 23, 2014

To Aunt Fern's children and grands,
So sorry to hear of Aunt Ferns passing. She was a lovely person and will be a great miss. Be comforted in knowing that because of her faith in Christ she is rejoicing and singing with the angels.

God Bless you! Your cousin, Clarence Dill, Jr.

March 22, 2014

Our sincere condolences go out to the Smith family-Fern you will be greatly missed along with your kind heart and we can't thank you enough for the loving care you unselfishly gave to our grandmother, Theodora Furbert. We know the two of you are catching up on old times right now. May Gods love and peace comfort your family during this time.

Love- Freda Rorant Furbert, Moneer Furbert and Gail Rorant

Barbara (Tucker) Darrell

March 22, 2014

To Roberta and the entire family, your Mom was a special lady and will be a great miss. May God comfort you in your time of breavement. Time heals all pain, may God continue to bless you all.

Henrietta Gibbons

March 22, 2014

To Aunt Fern's children, we are so sorry to here of your Moms passing.Aunt Fern is a special lady and will be missed greatly. Our heart felt condolences to all the family. We will keep you in pray.
From Aunt Henrietta Gibbons ,Milton,Pam,Nena,Roy & Cindy and all of our family. Peace be with you.

George and Judy Greene

March 21, 2014

May god be withyou in this time of despair. We love you and continue to keep you in our prayers.

Terry and Carla Smith

March 21, 2014

We offer our sincerest condolences to the entire Smith family. May those precious memories of Aunt Fern comfort you in your time of bereavement. She will most definitely be a miss. God Bless.

March 21, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

March 21, 2014

Creavery, thinking of you at this time.I feel great sadnes at not being able to visit your mama this year when I come over. Am so happy I had the chance to meet her. She was a lovely, sweet mother and I just feel priveleged to have met her. May you find comfort in your memories of your sweet mama. My heart felt condolences to you and yours. Sincerely with love your friend Shirley.USA

Linda (Joell) Smith

March 21, 2014

Dear Roberta and family,
I was so sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. I met her from Sandy's days when I taught you. I enjoyed talking with her every time we met when she drove the bus. My sympathy to you and the family. I pray that as you think back on all the happy times that you had with your mom that you would find comfort at this time.

Sincerely,
Mrs. Linda (Joell) Smith.
Your former teacher .

Albertha Ford

March 21, 2014

To Creavery, Cherlyn, Lisa, Roberta, the Ford family from Texas sends their prayers to you as you walk through this difficult time. We will miss Aunt Fern as we call her, greatly. Love you all Charles, Albertha, Ayeshia, Roxanne, Charlene and Kameron Ford. Blessings

Cecil & Brenda White

March 21, 2014

Creavery, Roberta and the entire Smith family our hearts are saddened to learn of your loss. May the good Lord comfort and keep you in the days ahead.

Michelle Boyles

March 21, 2014

To Creavery,Cherlyn,Lisa,Roberta.
The Johnson family send their heartfelt condonlences.
May you take comfort in knowing that god is watching over her and she is resting in peace.
From Rhoda, Thropie,Raymond,Valerie,Mary, Michelle

Former bus passenger

March 21, 2014

My sympathy to Miss Smith's family. I recall the days of riding her bus to school in Warwick every day. There was no such thing as unruly children on her bus. She was firm but kind and 30 years later she always smiled and said hello when she saw me. May her memories comfort you at this sad time.

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