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Kaneia Clarvoe-Smith Obituary

Clarvoe-Smith DECATUR - Kaneia Latrice Clarvoe-Smith, 10, of Decatur departed this life on March 30, 2009 at the Children's Hospital St. Louis, Missouri. She was born on August 6, 1998 in Decatur Memorial Hospital, Decatur, Illinois the daughter of Maurice and Melvialene (Lenox) Smith. She was a 5th Grade student at Durfee Magnet School, Decatur, Illinois where she was a member of the Durfee School Student Council. She was a member of the Main Street Church of the Living God where she participated in the Youth With A Positive Direction (Y.W.P.D) and the Main Street Youth Praise Dancers. She was very active throughout her life and participated in various events and groups such as the Debbie's Dance Studio, Delta Delights and the American Heart and Stroke Heroes Day May 2006 She leaves to cherish her loving memories: her parents, Melvialene (Lenox)Smith and Maurice Smith of Decatur, Illinois; grandparents: Melvin and Elatrice Lenox, Ervin, Rose Marie Smith, Overseer Thomas & Margaret Walker and Irma Jones (Grandma Jones); great grandparents: Johnnie and Ethel Smith; sisters: Courtney Garner-Smith and Honore' Holmes (God Sister); brothers: Marshaun Lenox and Micah Derrickson; uncles and aunts: Marv Lenox, Wendel (Audley) Sain of Nashville, TN, Donta Lenox, and Nikka Lenox of Decatur, IL, Delane (Kisha) Smith of Decatur IL, and Rhasaan (Katherine) Smith of Dallas, TX and Annette Ingram (God Aunt); special cousin:Tashaunda Sain (Ta-Ta); special friends: Stacy Goodman (Thing #1), Stacee Goodman (Thing #2), Danielle Riddle (Godmother), Cynthia Farrington, Darlene Dandridge, Brenda Robinson, Quintana Blue, Shelith and Kenneth Hansbro, Sarah Rouser, Letrisa Jones (Berd), Dr. Julius Bailey, Brandi Brown and the whole Main Street family. She was preceeded in death by : Anise Smith (Aunt), Wendy Devon Lenox (cousin), Letrice Lenox (cousin), and Great grandparents. The family would like to give special thanks to those that have traveled the highways and may have stayed for an hour or overnight. We would like to express our appreciation for staying with us during the time of our loved one's illness. Special thanks to: Main Street Church of Living God, Pastor Thomas Walker, Apostle Jimmy Manns, Overseer E.F.Grey Jr., Mueller Company, St. Mary's Hospital, Dr. Myra Arzon (Decatur Memorial Hospital), Victory Pharmacy and the St. Louis Children's Hospital 7West and 7CICU staff. Homegoing Services will be held 12:00 Noon Saturday (April 4, 2009) at the Main Street Church of the Living God with visitation two hours before service at the church. Burial: Graceland Cemetery. Memorials: Main Street Church of the Living God. Professional Services entrusted to Walker Funeral Service and Chapel. Please visit www.walkerfs.com to share memories and condolences. Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at www.legacy.com/herald-review/Obituaries.asp
Published by Decatur Herald & Review on Apr. 2, 2009.

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Keith Thomas

April 11, 2009

Hey Sue, Maurice, family and friends. I just want to say is that I was a good friends with Kaneia and I love her. I was a friend of her godmother Danielle. When Danielle's securtary told me her goddaugther's organs shut down before the heart could come I didn't know who she was talking about but till I saw those pics of her that Danielle shown us I got tears filled in my eyes. So she is now a worker of God sitting down and looking low. She would never be forgotton. I Love u Kaneia

Travion McClelland

April 7, 2009

Kaneia was a great friend to us. Jolesha McGee,Travion McClelland,Jerija Thurmond,Chasity Currie,and India Harper were very sad to here about her.She is now an angel that is watching over us.Gone but never forgotten.We are really going to miss Kaneia.♥

SAMARIA BRUMMETT

April 3, 2009

SUE AND THE ENTIRE SMITH FAMILY,
I WOULD LIKE TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME IN YOUR LIFE. LOOK TO GOD HE WILL SEE YOU THROUGH. MAY GOD KEEP YOU AND CONTINUE TO BLESS YOU ALL. YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS

Jacquie & Joe Szalankiewicz

April 2, 2009

Rosemarie,Ervin,& the Smith exteded family, Our deepest sympaties and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time.

stalexxus bradford

April 2, 2009

kaneia wasmy beast friend

David Wilder & Family

April 2, 2009

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Twana Clark & Family

April 2, 2009

Sue & Family
I didnt really know your daughter,but i am glad i got a chance to meet her.Kaneia fell off her bike one day,and i help her to get over grandmothers house.I was sorry to hear about her passing.May God bless you,and your Family

Lola King-Jefferson

April 2, 2009

Dear Sue and Marshaun,
I just wanted the both of you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time in your lives.

Catrina Graves

April 2, 2009

My heart goes out to the family. May God Bless and keep you in your time of need.

SHANTY WILSON

April 2, 2009

SUE AND MAURICE MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. MAY GOD KEEP YOU. YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS.

Uncle Troy, Aunt Kim and Xavier Langston

April 2, 2009

Sue & Maurice, our deepest heart felt sympathy goes out to you both and our families. In this time of
grief, remember,"...for our light affliction is but for a moment, it worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight in glory. While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things that are not seen..." 2Cor 4:15 - 5:1. Our Love, thoughts & prayers are with you. GOD Bless.

Phillip Hess

April 2, 2009

Sue, my thoughts and prayers go out to you and Maurice in this time of grief. God bless you and keep you.

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