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Sheila Smith Obituary

Smith Sheila Diane Smith, age 59. Sunrise May 2, 1956 in Bluefield, WV and Sunset September 3, 2015 in Columbus, OH. Sheila was a 1974 graduate of Bluefield Senior High School and attended Bluefield State University. She was a Unit Clerk Associate at The Ohio State University Medical Center and a Charter Member of Kingdom Power Baptist Church where she served with the Gatekeepers. Left to cherish her memory, mother, Joan I. Ferguson; daughters, Shameikia I. Smith and Nichelle M. Logan; brothers, Wayne T. Smith, David L. (Sharon) Smith, and Charles R. (Tonia) Ferguson; granddaughter, Bree-An Shanel Smith; and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation 2 p.m. and Funeral 3 p.m. Saturday, September 5, 2015 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE, 2500 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH. To order flowers and to offer condolences to The SMITH Family, visit www.TheChapelofPeace.com

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Sep. 3 to Sep. 4, 2015.

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Shameikia Smith

April 10, 2016

Oh mom, how we miss you so much. I can't believe that it's been 6 months. So much has changed without you and we're trying our best to keep it together. We cry often. This is hard. No more calls. No more visits...

Poohpers just had a birthday and she told me what she wished for...
She misses you so much. She has incredible strength, thank you for spending time with her and preparing her for the hard moments...

Chelle has one more year to go and she'll be a Dr. I've picked out a pink shirt for us to wear (we all know that was your favorite).

We keep you with us often and even now say some of your "sayings."

We will always love you.

Jill Parrish

January 15, 2016

I just heard about Sheila's passing. I worked with her for many years at Ohio State. When I was a new nurse, she really showed me the ropes. She was a great lady and made me laugh constantly! She sure was proud of you girls (Chell & Shameikia) and loved the heck out of that grandbaby. Im very sorry for your loss.

September 15, 2015

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your loved one. I always wondered about where you all had moved to. I remember you all with such fondness. Sheila was one of the best friends I had growing up in Bluefield. May God Bless you all. May you be surrounded by His peace--a peace that surpasses all understanding. May God cover you all with his love during this difficult time and may you always know that your loved one is know resting in the arms of His love for to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.

Take Care and Love to all of you, Charlie, Dickie and Butch and your mom.

Omega Haynes-Tolson

Deidra Reese

September 9, 2015

I was so sad to hear of Sheila's passing but we know that she will forever rest with the Father. No more sickness and sadness. I rejoice in her life and pray the Holy Spirit will comfort all who loved her and mourn her loss.

Suzanne Richardson

September 9, 2015

May God bless and keep you.We send our prayers and love to Sheila's family and friends.She will be missed.

Gerald Littlejohn

September 7, 2015

Went to school, graduated....classmate, Bluefield High School, WV. RIP my friend

Cornelia Garrett

September 5, 2015

Growing up together, sharing many occasions to enjoy life with fun as well as tears throughout the years. My prayers are for the family and may the peace of God rest your hearts.

Ann Carter

September 5, 2015

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Sherri Smalls

September 5, 2015

I was saddened to hear about Shelia passing.My deepest condolences to you during this time. I know that Shelia was well loved and respected. She had great character and a big heart.

Dee Dee Thomas

September 5, 2015

Dear family. Thinking of you all and praying that you have peace and comfort during these difficult days ahead. I have such fond and a whole lot of fun memories of Sheila growing up on Belcher Street in Bluefield, WV. My family sends their prayers, love and blessings. RIP Sheila... give a big hug and kiss to brother Gerald who recently went to heaven... and hugs and kisses to Debbie too and all of our Belcher Street fam in heaven! Always with Love

Mary Owens

September 4, 2015

To the Smith Family,

May God keep you in his loving arms during this most difficult time. Sheila was a beautiful person, and a great mother. She will be very sadly missed. May God's love and grace be with you always.

September 4, 2015

May God bless and continue to bless and keep your family and love ones you will be missed very much love all ways your cousin Curtis Johnson amen

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