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2009
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Ether Smith Obituary
Funeral: 10 a.m. Friday at Community Missionary Baptist Church, 1125 E. Jessamine St., the Rev. Robert McGinty, host pastor, and the Rev. Joe A. Foster officiating. Interment: Cedar Hill Memorial Park. Visitation: 1 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday at Morris-Bates Mortuary. Family hour will be 7 to 8 p.m. at Love Sanctuary Church of God in Christ, 1712 Evans Ave.
Survivors: Children, Ernest Cary (Ann), Michael Cary, Keith Smith (Cheryl), and Norma Ingram (Garry Beckworth); sisters, Eula Faye Johnson (George), Doris Chandler, Ruby Ollison, Ocie Toler and Billie Clemmons; brothers, Clevon Baldwin Jr. (Gwendolyn) and Lonnie Baldwin; 13 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.
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Jane Carroll
September 6, 2009
Sadly I have only just learned of the loss of this wonderful lady. Ether Smith has been an employee of Smith Protection Security since July of 1997. She made a lasting impression not only among her fellow employees but with the clients she served. She set a high example of what others should follow.
She always stood out as an exemplary indvidual of great pride and joy. She made you proud just to know her. My deepest sympathy to her family, thank you for sharing her with all of us for the short time we had to know her. God Bless.
Jane Carroll
Business Development Manager
Smith Protection Security
Fort Worth, Texas
Donna Nordyke
September 4, 2009
Ether was the most delightful, friendly, and spirt-filled lady I have ever known. When I would come in to work early in the morning, I would hear her beautiful voice, and oh what a voice she had, it would brighten my day! She was a true inspiration! She loved God, she loved her family and enjoyed giving of her time at the senior center. Ether was a very special lady. I was so fortunate to have had the opportunity to know her! She is singing with the angels now...front and center!! My deepest sympathy to her family, but please know what a wonderful and caring lady she was and how many lives she blessed and touched..mine included! God Bless..
September 4, 2009
I was so saddened to hear of Ethers passing. She was a bright light to all of us at Medtronic. I always loved to see Ether, she always made my day a happier one. I loved how she would walk through the building singing hymns. I am certain that Ether is now happily singing among the angels. I will miss her. Dawn Saye (Fort Worth, Tx)
Shelia Johnson
September 4, 2009
I worked with Ether at Medtronic and she was a friendly, hard working, Christian woman that was always willing to share her common sense knowledge and life lessons. I am going to miss seeing her smiling face and listening to her kind words.
All the best and prayers to her soul and family.
God bless.
Sincerely,
Shelia Johnson
Sr. Training and Devel. Specialist/HR
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David Goodrich
September 4, 2009
Ether was a special person who showed us every day in many small ways that she cared about others. We will miss her warm smile and kind words. May God bless her family.
Jennifer Cryer
September 4, 2009
I am so sorry for your loss. Ether always had a smile and a song. She brightened my day every time I saw her.
Nikki Lampkin Gordon
September 4, 2009
Norma and Family,
Missionary Smith gave us so much love and life lessons. There was always a light in her eyes and a kiss to our faces (and mouths). As forestated she brought cookies, crackers, and candy to the kids (and some of us who are bigger kids) each Sunday she attended. She was truly "God sent" and her warm loving spirit was transferred to us in her presence and over the phone each and every time. We miss her smile, her presence and her giving spirit. Take comfort in knowing she is an "Angel" and is now resting in Heaven.
Prayerfully submitted,
Missionary Nikki Lampkin Gordon
(Minister James Gordon, Jessica Chambers, & Clyde T. Lampkin III)
Greater Progressive COGIC
Jeff & Johnnie Strother
September 4, 2009
I was so shocked to hear of Ether's passing.. she was always in good spirits and had a song to sing . My prayers are with the family.
Dorothy Campbell
September 3, 2009
Ether was the kind of person that let her love of God radiate. Often it was just by using her beautiful voice to sing His praises as she quietly walked around. She was the kind of friend that you didn't have to see every day or even every week to feel that special bond. It was just there. Her legacy to us is that in all things, we can and should always find something to praise the Lord about. I was truly blessed to have had her in my life.
Diana Jones
September 3, 2009
I'm sad to hear the lost of my cousin (Aunt Ether Lane). I called her my Aunt because I had so much love and respect for her, and she knew how to show her love and concern's. Aunt Eher Lane will be greatly missed. My prayer are with you, just know that she is still with you,God Bless.
Gloria Gonner
September 3, 2009
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Wanda Sell
September 3, 2009
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Ruby Oringderff
September 3, 2009
Norma, so sorry to hear about your loss. Mother's are special and I know you have many fond memories to comfort you. My prayers are with you and your family.
Love, Ruby Oringderff
LINDA ROSS ODOM
September 3, 2009
I am deeply saddened to hear of Ether
Lane's passing. I will truly miss her
and receiving the unexpected card from her, to let you know she is thinking of you. I have lost a sister of fifty years. My love, prayers are with each of you.
Love
Aunt Linda
Delonia Watson
September 3, 2009
Mrs. Smith was a wonderful neighbor and friend to our family. She will be sorely missed. I don't think I'll ever be able to go to my mother's house without looking across the street for Mrs. Smith. May the peace of the Lord provide solace to the family to endure the days ahead.
Jennie McLeod Kennedy
September 3, 2009
I am deeply saddened to hear of Ether's passing. What a wonderful angel on this earth!! Now, she is with her heavenly father. I know she is rejoicing! She can be with her loved ones and praise. To her family: Keep your memories close, share, cry and laugh about the good times. Till you meet again.
Scottie James
September 3, 2009
I was so shocked to learn of Ether's passing. Ether was such a special lady in my eyes and had been a friend to me for many years now. I truly believe that she is now singing in God's choir. With sincere sympathy to her family.
Rose Anderson-Lewis
September 3, 2009
To: Norma& Garry, Ernest, Michael and Family
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of all the joyful times you had together - as you celebrate a life will lived. We are so thankful for the love-connection the Ingram-Smith family shared with the Anderson Family for so many, many years. You all were there for us, and now God has saw fit that it is our time to be here for you all.
So, be not dismayed, for whatever be tide you, be assured that God will take of you.
The Anderson Family
Harold and Bessie Thomas
September 3, 2009
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
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