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Mildred SMITH Obituary
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SMITH, Mildred MILDRED WHITTINGTON SMITH Mrs. Mildred Whittington Smith, age 89, of Jonesboro, passed away, March 1, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Milton L. Smith, and was co-owner of M.L. Smith Sand and Gravel in Forest Park, GA. Mrs. Smith was also preceded in death by her beloved son-in-laws; Ray Ricks and Ray Harden. Mildred was the daughter of Walter and Doula Whittington of Macon County, GA. She is survived by her daughters; Pat Leach Harden of Dublin, Connie Ricks of Hampton, Debbie (Darrell) Gibbs of Jonesboro, grandchildren; Lanette (Rusty) Drennan, Michele (Robbie) Gable, Rhonda (Tom) Chitwood, Michael Leach, Jason (Erin) Ricks, Jennifer (Jeff) May, Ben Gibbs, Brent (Samantha) Gibbs and 11 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held, Monday, March 4, 2013 at 11 AM in the chapel of Ford-Stewart Funeral Home. Interment will be at Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Sunday, March 3, 2013 from 3-6 PM at the funeral home. Ford-Stewart Funeral Home, Inc., Jonesboro/Stockbridge 770-210-2700. www.fordstewartfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Mildred SMITH
6 Entries
Angela Hudson
March 14, 2013
I think of all the sweet memories I enjoyed with your mom; especially our overnight get togethers and going to krystal
Carol Kodak
March 13, 2013
I was so sorry to hear about Aunt Mildred, she was a sweet and beautiful lady. She was always smiling.
Ruth McDonald
March 13, 2013
Sorry for the loss of your Mama. She was a beautiful Lady inside and out. Always with that wonderful smile. Just honored to have been able to call her Aunt Sis.
Beverly Bentley-Woodall
March 13, 2013
Such a wonderful lady. You were a blessing to all who knew you.
March 13, 2013
One of my mom's dearest friends. I know the two of them are rejoicing together and doing alot of laughing. She was a dear, dear friend.
Love,
Dianne (Perry) Moore & Marvin
Connie
March 13, 2013
Will miss you Mama!
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