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Oretha Smith Obituary

NEWPORT NEWS - Oretha Smith, 56, passed away on November 8, 2016 at her home surrounded by family. Funeral Services will be held on Friday November 18, 2016 at 11:00 AM at Colossian Baptist Church, 856 Old Ft. Eustis Blvd., Newport News, with an interment at A.G. Horton Memorial Veteran's Cemetery immediately thereafter. A visitation will be held from 10-11 prior to the service. A guestbook is available at www.carterfuneralhomes.com

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Published by Daily Press on Nov. 16, 2016.

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Trannisha Smith

December 1, 2016

I love you mommy ❤❤❤❤❤❤

Janittia James

November 18, 2016

Minister Smith was such a beautiful person on the inside and outside. She always took the time to pray with me, and I will forever be grateful. I am sorry for your loss, and I pray Gods strength for you all during this difficult time. I am truly going to miss her.

November 18, 2016

Minister Smith was a beautiful loving person, on the inside and outside. She always took time out of her schedule to pray with me. I am sorry for your loss, and I pray God will give you all strength to make it through this difficult time.

Minister Gail Ligon

November 16, 2016

Minister Smith had a beautiful smile and an infectious laugh. She was a ray of sunshine to all of those she came in contact with. I am truly going to miss her.

Annette White

November 16, 2016

My payers are with this family in their time of sorrow

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Colossian Baptist Church

856 Old Ft. Eustis Blvd., Newport News, VA

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