Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
Sammie Smith Obituary
This obituary was originally published in the Buffalo News.
Memories and Condolences
for Sammie Smith
Sponsored by his wife, Donna Smith.
Scheriecka Dancy
January 26, 2025
Ky-Liyah "Liy-Liy"
Scheriecka Dancy
January 26, 2025
My oldest baby Ky'Shari Xaviona Marie.
Scheriecka Dancy
January 26, 2025
Daddy,
Your Grandson Clifford D'Anthony Zha'Von "Baby C, Nenner Boy, CJ, Bizzo, Handsome Face". He's your twin & I'm forever grateful that he was able to meet you before you went into glory.
Scheriecka Dancy
January 26, 2025
Daddy,
My youngest ba y Ky-Liyah Sammara Lillian Edmonds. I named her after you, so she'll always have apart pf you with her always & forever.
Scheriecka Dancy
January 26, 2025
Daddy,
I'll always remember our family get together when we played board games, laughed, song along with your old school artist i.e Clarence Thomas, AL Green, Patti LaBelle, The Tempations, Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, etc., watching football & so so so much more...
Scheriecka Dancy
January 25, 2025
Your Grand-Daughter Kindergarten Graduation Day Kai'Marie
Scheriecka Dancy
January 24, 2025
Scheriecka Dancy
January 24, 2025
Scheriecka Dancy
January 24, 2025
Dear Daddy,
I'll always remember and be grateful and thankful for our 4am fishing trips.
Love Always,
Your Baby Girl Scheriecka
Donna Smith
March 16, 2024
Remembering you with love always
Baby Royal, Quan's som
Donna Smith
March 16, 2024
Scheriecka's granddaughter, Cup
Donna Smith
March 16, 2024
Fred's granddaughter, Taz
Donna Smith
March 16, 2024
Baby Royal
Donna Smith
March 16, 2024
CUP, them eyes
Donna Smith
March 16, 2024
Cup
Donna Smith
March 16, 2024
Cup all smiles
Donna Smith
March 16, 2024
Donna Smith
March 16, 2024
Your great grandchildren are all beautiful and healthy
Donna Smith
March 11, 2023
Eternal flame of love this is what this candle represents thinking of you with love always. I could write a book but it would never end because my love is never ending you will be my forever love rest my dear heart until we are together again. Loving you always.
Always Have Always Will
Donna Smith
March 11, 2023
Today I think of you and all you meant to me and I smile through my bitter tears of missing you. You were and will always be the love of my life. You gave me strength when I was weak, happiness when I was sad, encouraged me when I felt I couldn't go on, you were my friend, confidante, lover, husband and so much more. I am so grateful to have had you in my life I will always cherish your life and love and miss you more than I can ever say but I carry you with me daily in my heart and thank God for allowing us to share our love. Rest ony darling he smiling on me and save my spot at the spades table. I love you Sam.
Always Have Always Will
Donna Smith
March 11, 2022
It's been 18 years and I'm still missing you. No words could express the empty hole in my heart where our love dwells. I can still hear your laugh, see your smile, and feel the love you have us all. I know you are watching over me because at my lowest moments I can hear you saying, Donna you know you can. I miss you my dear husband but I know you are so much better now. Rest ony love until again we are together. I love you. Always have always will
DONNA SMITH
March 11, 2021
Time passes, the years roll by, but the hurt remains. I miss you my dear husband, best friend, my true love. You were always the calm to my storm and always had my back. I could not have asked for a better husband God gave me the best . He gave me you. I love and miss you rest on my love until I see you again. I love you, Always have always will.
Donna Smith
March 11, 2019
Another year and my heart still aches, I miss you and love you so much. You have always been my light in darkness, joy in sadness, my laughter and tears throughout our years. Still I can't truly understand why you had to go but I know God has the last say and when He called you home it was in perfect timing and you were given peace. I am grateful for the time we shared and the memories I have with the warm knowledge of how much you cared. Sleep on my love until we meet again.
Donna Smith
May 1, 2012
Happy Anniversary, my love, you have been gone 7 years but the love we shared lives on as strong and as new as it began. I shall never know a love so pure as that we shared, you were my light in the dark, my quiet in a storm, my laughter through tears and that love reigns true even now. Rest my love no more pain or fear in my heart I will always hold you near. I love you!!!!
Always have,
Always will,
Donna Smith
June 19, 2011
Happy Father's Day to a great father, whenever I think of you I remember what a blessing I recieved when the Lord gave you to me as the father of our children. We were all so blessed to have had you in our lives and you will forever be remembered for all your love and support throughout the years. I love you.
Always Have,
Always Will,
Donna Smith
March 11, 2010
My Dearest,
Just a few lines to say what you already know. I love you so much, I miss you still and know that I always will. Soon Fred will be home and I hope and pray he will be home for good. It's been 6 years today since you went away and it feels like the same day you left I don't know why you had to go but I believe in my heart you are with me still. I love you Sam.
Always Have,
Always Will,
your wife,
Donna Smith
October 29, 2009
Hello my love, just a few lines to say how I am feeling these days,as always memories of you are forever with me. I sometimes wonder how can I live without you but I know that just living is enough because you are with me, in my heart, my thoughts, my life has been so blessed by your presence in it. I have been through some things lately but think I am on the mend. I truly miss you so much but my memories of the times we shared makes me smile and relize what a good life we had. Your life added so much meaning to mine and that gift is one that I will always treasure. Thanks for the love you gave so freely. I love you Sam.
Always Have,
Always Will,
Your wife,
Donna Smith
July 21, 2009
My dearest heart,guess you were thinking I had forgotten or maybe finally moved to another place, no my love, just taking some time to adjust,reflect,remember and embrace all the things that made our lives together so great. Oh how I can think of you and hear your voice, laughter, or even some quirky saying and just smile a bittersweet smile sometimes but yes, I smile because what we shared could never be considered perfect by most but for us.....YES IT WAS. My heart still aches for you, I have my moments of quiet peace but the longing will never cease. You will always be keeping a watchful eye on me so I feel safe still knowing you are with me. I must believe that you will still catch me when I fall. I open my eyes, and my heart is filled with love for you still so profound and oh so real, all I can say is thanks for the memories. I love you Sam.
Always Have,
Always Will,
your wife,
and this is love
April 20, 2009
still smiling
April 20, 2009
taking my own pic
April 20, 2009
Reeka, Tonya and Tiesha 3/28/09
April 20, 2009
Donna Smith
April 20, 2009
Who would have thought that time could pass so swiftly. We have been through so many changes, Man Man is a handful my love you would truly have gotten a kick out of your grandsons. Quandrell, Budda,and even Shawn were never quite as busy as the last boys,Man Man,Mister and Baby "C", whoa boy they would have given you a run. I know you are looking down on us but sometimes I just wish I could just turn over and lay my head on your shoulder. The kids are all adjusting to their lifestyles I guess, me I am still alone but I really don't mind cause lonely I am not for you are always with me, you are mine. I haven't written because I wanted to be able to talk with you with a song in my heart. I really don't know what tune I am singing but it is upbeat. I am learning to do things socially that I wanted but never had time for. It is keeping me sharp, I have been in the Elks almost 2 years now and I really like it, you would have enjoyed it too. The parole revoked Richard and sent him back in February but he will get out in January and be finished completely then Fred will come home in March, older and wiser. I am still with my crazy Jamaican friend and he is very nice,(can never be you), but he is a good man. He is a lot like you though....LOL guess that is the attraction, no baby there is no comparison, you each have your own uniqueness. I will always love you my heart belongs to you. Yes I know that I am blessed truly the Lord showered me with His love and I praise His Holy Name. If it had not been for the Lord where would I be? Oh I almost forgot your "AndNie" will be home in August so LOL hail hail the gangs all here. I love you Sam.
Always Have,
Always Will,
your wife,
Donna Smith
January 26, 2009
Well love it's the dawn of a new year and we have our 1st Black President, never thought I would see it. While listening to him speak I am truly glad to be Black American. His slogan of " Yes We Can " and as he stressed it is time for a change because our change has come,and we must all share in the responsibility to bring it about. I know that I must forge on because all things are possible when you believe. I believe I am a better person for having had you in my life. It's times like these I can truly appreciate what we shared, thanks for being there for me. I love you.
Always Have,
Always Will,
your wife,
Donna Smith
December 18, 2008
Hey love,
Just catching up. Your Birthday was celebrated with all the kids here for dinner, Richard cooked....LOL, it actually was very good and he did it by himself. I of course was in the valley wow it's funny how much you miss someone when they are gone, I don't think I will ever stop missing you. I went to Jamaica for my birthday and really enjoyed it. I wished you could have gone but I know you were there with me in spirit. Sam I really am trying to be alright but there are times when I don't even want to. The Lord has blessed me with a nice place and you would love it. We have an apple tree in the back yard and my neighbor has a "PEAR" tree, hahahahaha,"HEY BUDDY, you like pears. I am not crying but still missing you I guess between Big Deb, Toni, Liz and Lori Ann,and Barbara Wilson, there is no need for me to worry about you,bet you are all having a wild spades game going, just take a moment and hug my baby Marvin for me,he will be a pro by the time we meet again. I just want you to tell them all I miss you guys so much and each of you have a special place in my heart forever, Sam I never need to tell you cause you know better than any how deep my love runs. I love you baby.
Always Have,
Always Will,
your wife
Donna Smith
October 21, 2008
Hi love just sitting here thinking why am I always standing in the gap. You always said I try to do to much for the kids but I still can't stop. I guess it is the mother in me. I was very low yesterday thinking about Toni, You, Deb and how much you all meant to me and how you all left me here so suddenly, I don't know why but it still is a mystery to me why I am left behind. Sam you really were and is my world there could never be another like you.....but then you always told me that. When I am at my lowest and my heart is saddened and heavy I can think about you and all that you have been to me and I can find something to smile about. That is a blessing, I will always have the memories to cherish and brighten my dark days. I am getting myself ready for the Black & White Ball held by the Elks each year, I am representing the queen for my temple this year, but hopefully next year I will be running for queen myself .....help a sister out, smile on me baby I am trying to be more social in a positive way. John has been sick and is in a nursing home that Evanne isn't very happy with so she is trying to get him moved, she said he is making some progress. I don't know how she can stand it, I could have never allowed you to go there but I know she has to work. Thank God I never had to make that choice. I have so much to be thankful for, how can I find time to be sad? See just talking to you has made me remember the many blessings God has continued to bestow on me. I will just say praise God from whom all blessings flow. Thank you Lord.I love you Sam.
Always Have,
Always Will,
your wife,
Donna Smith
September 6, 2008
Hello Love,
Just sitting here thinking about all that I have to be so very thankful for and you came to mind so I decided to take a moment to reflect and this is something I want to dedicate to you.
Your Hand
When my world falls down around me,
And the ground is sinking sand;
When peace can't be found on this earth,
I reach out for your hand.
Then when your hand wraps 'round my own,
A strength pours from your soul;
It brings me to a quiet calm,
Till once again I'm whole.
A peace beyond all reason,
A rest there in your touch;
Something in your quiet words,
My heart yearns for so much.
If I but rest my worries,
Upon your shoulder there;
The strength that pours forth from your soul,
Will wash away each care.
Like a cool, sweet taste of water,
For a tired and thirsty woman;
My heart finds peace, my soul is calm,
When I reach out for your hand.
Thank God for giving me to you,
you really showed me love so true and I will forever love and remember you. I love you Sam.
Always Have,
Always Will, your wife,
Donna Smith
August 5, 2008
Hi baby, here I am sitting at home just feeling like there is no one here that loves and understands me. Sometimes I think that we are only allowed to have someone love us just once in life. Is this true? You said I would be alright, well I hope you see I am not. My love for you cannot diminish with time, yes I have truly tried to put it in that special place that only you could dwell but I want to feel that safeness and contentment again, it is so hard to figure out the genuineness of others after knowing it so long with one person. I guess I may be sabotaging myself trying to have what we shared, ...LOL that isn't likely huh, HUMPH .... I doubt it cause most people probably thought both of us were crazy anyway. That doesn't matter because we had each other and now without you beside me I am so lost. Just know that I believe in your love and our Father in Heaven's love for me so I am trying to be strong. It is so hard sometimes to be so alone and yet in my heart I know that I never am but honey can you help me out make me know when it is right or tell me to run. I don't want to waste time and energy on anyone that doesn't care. You always gave me the best of you even at your worst love wasn't an issue with us, wow that feels so good to just know that it was real. I love you my darling that I can and will never let go. I know that one day we will meet again and all my tears will be dried and you will hold me safe and secure again. Sam I don't even know how to be alone I miss you so much, save me a seat at the spades table....LOL I bet you and the crew are having a game in a half, I miss all you guys, Deb, Toni, Ernest, Sister, Raymond, Liz,Lori Ann the list is too long to name everybody but you all know my heart and the special way in which you all touch me and made me a better person just being in my life. I pray you all know how much you meant to me. I will always cherish our times together and when the day is done I pray that when I close my eyes that love and kindness fills my heart always. Sam you I must call on to hold me up because other than the Lord, Himself, you know me best and in all my strengths you know I am weak, yes I am crying because I am selfish and scared and tired of being alone and the feelings of loss seem to weigh so heavy on me sometime. I know this is not my weight alone but it is my burden this moment. I believe that when I pour my heart out to you somehow I can make it, maybe the Lord is using you as my intercessary to Him. If so just another of His great wonders. I tell it wherever I go that God is good all the time, this I know because I am still standing , sometimes broke down, bent over but still here, Praise God from Whom all blessings flow. Well my dear I have had my breakdown and I do feel a little better. Rest in the arms of my Lord and be at rest, for no matter how great my love for you He loves you best. I LOVE YOU Sam.
Always Have,
Always Will,
your wife
Donna Smith
June 16, 2008
Hi Sweetheart, we missed you on Father's Day but in our hearts you are ever present. Well I guess by now Toni has brought you all the news from home and you, Deb, Liz and Toni are just having a good spades game going strong. I have finally made the move into a new apartment and Tonya is holding down the home for now....LOL, she is doing fine. You would like this apartment. All I need is you and your special blend of comedy to make it truly home, but you know I brought enough of you with me to keep me company, got to keep those shoes close to the home front always. I do miss you so much, you know the heart is a funny organ because no matter what it keeps those special feelings ever so carefully intact no matter what. I am so glad it does because I want to always feel and cherish what we shared. I love you Sam.
Always Have,
Always Will, your wife
Donna Smith
May 6, 2008
Hello baby, I didn't talk to you here on our anniversary because I wanted to find the perfect message from you to us all. I always cry out how much I miss you but it dawned upon how much you really are with me always. There are times we think we are alone and then something about you enters our minds and makes us smile so we realize your presence around us. Today I want to give this message to all that love and miss you. It is something I believe would be your wish for us all. A letter from Sam:
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Your message is in my heart where you will remain always, Happy Anniversary to us, I love you Sam.
Always Have,
Always Will,
your wife,
Donna Smith
April 1, 2008
Hey baby, I guess the time has come to move on. We always said after the kids were grown we'd get an apartment, the time is now. I think I am strong emough to venture out and do that. You know I can't completely leave our home so you will be happy to know that Tonya is moving in, oh boy, I can see you rolling your eyes already. It's ok she is graduating from nursing school in a few weeks, yea she has gone all around the world to do exactly what she started, following in her mom's footsteps. This is my gift to her, she works so hard and can't seem to find a decent landlord, now she can be her own. I found a place that is cute and a bit secluded, you would approve,it has a nice front and back yard. I only wish I had found this with you, but I take you with me always and you're with me so I won't be afraid. I am looking forward to Fred coming home and yes he has a room, and a guest room,LOL, as if I will have guest. I am going to try to do better in the future. I want to host a birthday dinner for my mother, hopefully, if I can get a nice dining room suite by then. I will have a formal dining room and of course the dining room furniture Gearl had is gone so I'll have to save up for one. I know how to save a dollar, LOL. They approved me for section 8 so I found a place and am waiting for the inspection which is tomorrow and if all goes well I will be moving this weekend. I love you baby and know you will be with me in this move too.
Love you,
Always Have,
Always Will,
your wife,
Donna Smith
March 23, 2008
Hello Love,
It's Easter and a reminder of all that the Lord has given for us, not just life but joy,and love,children,grandchildren,family and friends. We have been blessed in more ways than words can say. Today I am especially happy to share this day with family and friends that know how to share in God's blessings unselfishly. Honey it is almost like having you with me in body as well as spirit. Good food,family and friends was always your gift to others, I am so glad you brought your special blend of togetherness to me. I love and miss you so much but at times like this a little more than others but then it is these times your memories make me smile most. Just remembering cooking together, preparing for the company we knew would come, with or without invitation because they knew they were welcomed, makes me smile and know it is worthwhile. As I go forth with prayers and thanks today I say a special prayer of thanks be to God for giving me you. For the good times, I love you still.
Always have,
Always Will,
your wife,
Donna Smith
March 12, 2008
Good morning love,
I made it through the day, just remembering the good times and making sure the kids all knew that our love is eternal. It has been 4 years since you had to go but the pain of your leaving is as deep and anew as if it were today. The only difference is the joy in knowing there is no more pain or sorrow for you. Baby how I do love you,yes you really rocked my world, made my dark days bright and brought the warmth I needed at night. You will always be with me and that gives me hope for better days. I am in the process of cleaning house, done took my "big girl pill", now gonna find an apartment, lol yes I am ready, I think I can stand alone. Tonya will stay in the house, so we are gonna make it. I don't know what tomorrow will bring but I do know I will love you still. God has smiled on me and I am blessed. I love you Sam today as always. You will always be with me. I love you.
Always Have,
Always Will,
Your wife,
Donna Smith
February 7, 2008
Hello lover, it's almost that day, Valentines Day is rapidly approaching and all my love for you is in the air I breathe. Yes sweetheart I still got nothing but love for you. People never realize the best of the best until they are left with something less. Hmmmmmm, so glad I had a chance to get it all with you. You will always light up my life.You are my light in darkness,the sun in my days,the warmth on a cold night.....your love is all I ever needed to feel right. I love you Sam.
Always Have,
Always Will,
your wife,Donna
Donna Smith
January 13, 2008
Well baby the New year is here and we are having some uncommonly nice weather. I have been a little sick and just lying around resting. I have caught a nasty cold but I am drinking plenty of fluids and staying in. I was just watching a romantic comedy and it made me think of that special love we shared. Wow it never ceases to amaze me how some simple things taken for granted can mean so much. A touch, a kiss, a word, a smile all can carry ones heart for many a mile. When times are hard and burdens heavy all I need do is think of us together and the love that kept us together and then I know I will be alright. The play had a beautiful story to tell about some of life's hardships and the decisions we must face and make but if we just remember to call on God and trust in Him everything will be just fine. I am trusting and believing that the Lord will continue to bless our family and hold us close. All are well and trying to be strong although they have their ups and downs I trust The Lord will give each what it is that they need. I am still trying to find my way without you and some days are harder than others but I know that your love is still giving me strength and God's grace and mercy carries me on. I love you still and always will for in my heart you have a very special part,it can never be replaced nor erased for it is you and me forever.
I love you, Sam, my dear husband, today and always.
I love you Sam.
Always Have,
Always Will,
your wife
Donna Smith
December 26, 2007
Merry Christmas baby, yesterday was Christmas and it wasn't too cold we had a little snow. I did cook and I carried the kids their things. I really had a quiet day sitting back relaxing and reflecting on all the good things.You know I feel you so ever present during this time of year, I think it's because we always cooked for everybody and it was truly an all day affair. Wow I still remember how we would be so exhausted for days after X'mas. I am so glad the kids are all grown and out on their own now. I talked to them all too. You would be proud to know that I even got outside and washed and waxed my own car, just like you would. I am doing better than our daughter,.....LOL....I am keeping it nice and clean. NO Smoking, No Eating, and NO Drinking in the car.....see you taught me well. Shared moments with you will always be cherished by me and kept special in my heart. I love you Sam.
Always Have,
Always Will,
your wife
Tonya and her big boy
November 26, 2007
Richard and "man man" yea he got a Jr.
November 26, 2007
Tonya's little man
November 26, 2007
always thinking of you
November 26, 2007
DADDY'S GIRL FOR LIFE
Tamicka Smith-Robinson
November 14, 2007
Hey Daddy. Well today is your birthday and to be honest, I hate that I can't call and say Happy Birthday!!!! I miss you so much. There's so much going on and I wish that I could just come home and talk to you and Momma like I used to do. Momma's got so much on her plate. She's trying to be a trooper, but I know her heart is breaking every day. Daddy, you are still such an amazing man. I could really use a phone call from you or just one of your silly smiles right now. Everybody keeps saying that it's suppossed to get easier, THEY ARE WRONG DADDY!!!!! It's not easier, not one bit. WE ALL MISS YOU SOOOOOO VERY MUCH. Even though you taught us how to be strong, how to fight and not give up, how to be brave, it's still not easier than it was 3 years ago. I do take comfort in knowing that God blessed us to have you while we did. I am sooo thankful to have had YOU FOR MY DADDY!!!! I LOVE YOU (your big ole' bag of water)
Tamicka
Donna Smith
November 14, 2007
Hello my love, It's your birthday and I am trying to be happy for you. Another year gone and I must celebrate your life and the joy that it brought to so many but especially to me. Who would have known 59 years ago today the lives and love your life would have touched so profoundly.There again is the miracle of life that only God knows. I am so honored to have been chosen as the recipient of your love, it was no mistake, it was by divine intention.Some of our children are in need of divine intervention to guide them through some difficult times,I ask that the Lord will send down a blessing on them to ease their heavy hearts and help them to become whole. I pray that our life together may be a blessing and a testiment that love stands true and strong when all else fails. God loves us unconditionally and if we love the Lord so must we love others. We were blessed to have found that and I hope and pray that all others will too.This is the Lord's day and I will be glad and rejoice in it, for He gave you to me and the memories cannot fade. I think of you and still with a heavy and grievous heart, I smile because through it all we made it and our love is as real today as it was when discovered. Life does go on for those left behind but the love we shared remains eternal. Happy Birthday Baby!!!! I Love You Sam!!!
Always Have,
Always Will,
your wife,
Donna Smith
September 24, 2007
Hi Baby it's just me thinking about you and wishing you were here. I know you are in spirit but sometimes I just want to lay my head on your shoulder. I thought about you and wanted to give you a special little message;
Even when you are feeling blue
And think there's nothing you can do
Remember every day is new,
Remember that your friends are true,
And all the noble things you do.
Remember that I think of you
And send you wishes warm and true,
There's always something you can do
To tell someone "I thought of you!"
I've sent a little thought today
To show you friend that come what may.
I'll always be right here for you
Remember thats what best friends do.
That's who you are to me and I to you. I love you Sam!!!
Always Have,
Always Will,
your wife,Donna
Donna Smith
August 21, 2007
Hi Baby,
Just sitting here and thinking of you and I. Whenever the kids are going through something I really miss you most, yea you have always been the calm to my storms and I miss that so much. Not a day goes by that you are not on my mind and or falling out my mouth for you will always be my true love. I talked to Val the other night and they have been going through some things, Tray is having another baby, a boy due the 31st of this month. Derrick passed away on the 6th of this month and AvraNell let the state dispose of his body with no funeral or anything so they don't even know where he is buried.It is sad, but I will just keep them all in my prayers. Richard is still stuck here waiting on parole to let him go.Everyone else is doing ok, Tonya is back at the post office so she is ok, you would be tickeled pink at your new grands, they are so cute and just as plump as can be.Smart little rascals too. Well my love hold me close because I am having my own troubles without you but I know the Lord will make a way for me. I love you Sam.
Always Have,
Always Will,
your wife
Donna Smith
July 9, 2007
Hi Baby, I am sitting here thinking how blessed I have been. There are so many times I think I can't make it and God steps right in and makes a way. I feel your presence always and know that makes a difference. I Love you Sam and thank God that you love me. You know when I think of you I hear your booming voice and have to smile through my tears because I know that we had a love so true and I Thank God for saving you just for me. I know that I am special because so few will ever know that kind of love but it is my prayer that they all will. I love you Sam.
Always have,
Always Will,
Your wife,
Donna Smith
June 8, 2007
Well baby our oldest son just celebrated his 36th birthday, hmmmph as a married man and father .....working too, LOL who would have thought. I am proud of his efforts, and he is growing more each day into the responsible man you said he could be. As for me, well only you and God know my heart. Sitting hear listening to the only thing that truly gives me peace of mind, good old gospel music....there is nothing better for inspiration and encouragement. Each day without you is a reminder of how precious a love we shared. I pray all of our children will know that kind of unconditional love. I think we got 3 down and the rest well you know that remains to be seen. The kids are all doing pretty good and in their own places ....finally I am home alone. I'm not mad, I like the peace, gives me some me time to just be with you in spirit. I still feel connected to you in our own special way, no words needed just hearts and minds together as one. I really know what it is to have been loved by the best man for me, not many can say that. Thank God for knowing more than me, thank you for listening and obeying the call. I love you and know that the time wil come when we will come full circle and again be as one. In a few more weeks Richard and his family will move to Florida, I pray it is a good thing for them and know you will keep a watchful eye on that thick skulled willful son of ours. We will send special prayers for him and his family to stay safe and strong together. I love you Sam.
Always Have,
Always Will, Your wife
Donna Smith
May 5, 2007
Hi Baby, I'm sitting here thinking about us and knowing that another anniversary has just past. Listening to some good gospel music, remembering that it was God's grace and mercy that kept us strong. Truly God is still blessing me. I am feeling pretty good most days, I was blessed to have been able to travel to Jax. with momma. We spent 2 weeks down there. By now you know that Roy has left us, I was able to go see him before he passed and glad he remembered me. Everybody is still there basically doing the same. I saw Carl & Fay they are still doing ok. Love is a wonderful thing and I am so glad I was able to find my true love in you. Well looks like Richard & his family will be moving down to Orlando with Tamicka, it's a good thing I believe. We will continue to pray God's blessings for them. Tonya has found a nice place so I am now home alone with the Lord & you again as my only needed company. I am not sad today I am just Praising God for all that he has given me. I know you are blessed and safe in His embrace so peace be to you and I am well with it. I just wanted to say I love you still.
Aways Have, Always Will,
your wife,
Donna
Donna Smith
April 4, 2007
Well baby all is well that ends well. Tamicka and Shawn had a beautiful wedding and again your son has done us both proud. We all had our little selfish moments but we did our part to make her day just as special as the others. She was a beautiful bride and Shawn stood handsome and proud to recieve her(finally)......LOL, little Shawn, (not so little anymore) was handsome as could be as the best man. Tonya, Scheriecka and Shalise were all bridesmaids, and your 4 baby girls Shari.Myer,Nannu, and mooka were the flower girls and believe it or not Lil C was the ring bearer we have some good grandbabies. Sam there are still tears in my eyes for my heart misses you so but there is also joy as I watch our children come into themselves. I just have to thank you for playing such a big role in all our lives and instilling some very good family values. I love you baby more and more each day. I pray that our children will also find the happiness we shared. I love you Sam!
Always Have,
Always Will,
your wife,
Donna
Donna Smith
April 4, 2007
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2007
Tamicka Smith
February 13, 2007
Well Daddy. Here we go. I don't write to you very much because I still get soooo emotional & sad because you're gone. I pray that you're at rest, as you deserve it. As for me, I'm blessed. Really Daddy, God has brought such comfort & peace in my life. Shawn & I are really serious about getting this thing right. Putting God before we put ourselves. I thank you & Momma for laying a foundation for me when I was little. Even if y'all didn't always go with us to church, you guys made sure we was on that bus to Abasenia every Sunday. Wheather we wanted to go or not, me with my holy stockings and all. (lol) Daddy, I think of you sometimes & just smile. I still cry too, but not like before. I cry sometimes now because I want to call you & talk to you, laugh about something crazy on TV & can't. I miss our conversations, but I still feel your presence. I know that you watch over me, & that makes me sooo happy. Sometimes when I'm in my car listening to the oldies, I feel you. Now we know I can't sang, but Daddy you should hear me. I be screaming to the top of my lungs, remembering our times together. Like when you would bar-b-que & have Sherman St. rocking with your music. I bet them crumb snatchers miss you & that catfish on the grill. I know I do. Dang. (lol) Well I gotta tell you Daddy, your brother has been a great comfort to me too. Uncle John is my boy!! He is the only one that I know that comes close to cooking like you, btu he cleans like you & is always trying to work on something. Now he need to sit his confederate behind down & rest, but he won't. He is as hard-headed as you are, but I love him & Auntie for all they've given me. It's like a having a connection to you here in Florida. God knows I need it. Now let me tell you myself. Shawn & I planned on getting married a few times & kept putting it off, but this time we're gonna do it. I got my gown, Shawns' momma bought the cake, his Daddy payed for the DJ & we got our airline tickets. Uncle John is gonna walk me down the aisle! I'm gonna need him to, cause if he wasn't, I'd probably never make it. You know me, I'd be in the back cryin' & shakin'. But with you looking on from above, & Uncle John at my side, not to mention Richard in the place making sure I keep it together, I know I'll be ok. Before I go Daddy, I got a little bone to pick with you. You always promised me that you would dance at my wedding, and I want you to know that I'm going to hold you to it. I know you were tired & had to leave here, but I thank God that I know you never left us in spirit. I love you Daddy, & miss you more than anyone could every know. I gotta go because I'm crying again, but this time it's tears of joy. God is awesome Daddy & he is still working with me. I know that you must have put a word in for me, Thanks, I sure needed it. (lol)
P.S. For the record, the last name will never change, I will always carry you with me.
Love you
Your Big 'Ole Bag of Water
Tamicka
Donna Smith
February 11, 2007
Hi baby it has taken me a while to write because there has been so many pressures on my mind. You know how I am .....worrying about every little thing with our kids. I know that I shouldn't because just as in life I know you still are taking care of us all. Well the date has finally been set....Tamicka is marrying Shawn on the 24th of March. Asking God's blessings for them and Scheriecka has successfully given birth to another beautiful baby girl, 6 lbs.10 oz., February 9. 2007 @ 3:08 P.M., we welcomed Khalia Sammaria Lydia Edmonds into the family, mom and baby are healthy.One down one to go....Tonya is due next month, a boy no less and due the day you left us I hope he comes on the 11th it would be my joy and I know it would be our connection to you again.......LOL, we know it was your hook that Khalia came on Budda's B-Day, I know Val is tickled pink. Well baby I got to go b-fore I get teary eyed and then you will be calling me a sack-of water. I love you baby and miss you more each day . Still I praise God for the life and times we shared and the peace I still enjoy being able to share with you now. Love and peace to you my dear heart. I love you Sam.
Always Have, Always Will....
Your wife, Donna
Donna Smith
January 3, 2007
Happy New Year, I waited to write because I wanted to write with a peace in my heart and spirit. I don't have it yet,......LOL, I dont know if I ever will but I do know that your love always shines through my darkest days and nights. It is that love that lets me appreciate all the joys and sorrows in my life. It is a new year and I believe it will bring new beginnings, we will have 2 new grandchildren and I know they will be beautiful and healthy as can be. Remember our jokes of waiting til Fred turned 11 to have another baby .....wow I am glad we didn't do that, but Tonya is making up for that with her gaps between her children.....LOL. The holidays were nice and we all felt your presence in our own way. There isn't a day that I don't remember you and our love and I am so glad for that, it just proves that we had a real and unique love,trust and respect for each other. Thank you my darling for continuing to be here for me. Thank God above all else for allowing me to be aware of His love and mercy for me. I love you Sam.
Always Have,
Always Will,
Your wife,
Donna
Donna Smith
November 14, 2006
Happy Birthday Baby, It's your day and all I can think of is how much I miss you still. They tell me that time heals ....this may be true but it sure can't erase the feelings I have inside. I love you as much today as I have always and the beautiful truth is I know that you are with me everyday. The thought of your warm touch,contagious smile, and witty remarks still linger in my mind and I call on those memories when the pain clouds my thoughts and won't let me be happy in your peace. On this day I am trying to keep up my spirits and rejoice in the life and love that we shared to the fullest. You would be saying, "Awwwww Donna it's just another day, I don't need anything special, I already got you!!!!!" Well baby that is so true but I do have your cake on the table with your face and a picture of you with your fish on it. Just in rememberance of you and your special day because today and always you are special to me. My love will never die for you, you are and will always be the dearset love of my life, it was you that proved true love conquers all and I am so blessed to have been the reciever of that love. Happy Birthday to the best Husband the world ever offered me. I am so happy you chose me and I was smart enough to hold on. I'm still holding on and I won't let go. I love you baby.
Always Have,
Always Will,
Your wife,
Donna
Donna Smith
October 23, 2006
Hi Baby, Just thinking about you and wanting to give you an update on me and the kids. Things are happening so fast it seems, Tonya is getting so big, she is having a boy.....you know we gonna call him "Sam", yea poppa smurf we know it's you watching and guarding us still. We all feel your presence. For the most part it is me, trying to go on and be happy but I just don't think I know how to be happy without you. I miss you so very much, people can't begin to understand the loss I feel. Still I know that your love is with me still and that keeps my head up. I was able to send that baby of ours a nice piece of change this past week, hahahahahaha...he better know that was his X'mas too, 2 pairs of boots & 2 sweat suits. So I am pulling down his list. I know I felt the warmth of you next to me during our storm last week, God sure did wrap His safe and merciful arms around us all. Trees fell all around but we were spared any harm or structuaral damage. I lift my voice in praise to God for His grace and mercy. Scheriecka is doing good and although the pregnancy is a little hard on her she is doing pretty good. The grandkids are all fine and yes they still miss you and talk about you. You were truly a good grand pa and they love you so much. Your memory will live on with us always my love. I know you made a difference in me and I pray your peace and know one day I will find you again. I love you baby so much, keep loving me as always that is what keeps me going when I feel I can't. I can hear you telling me I can do it, thank you baby for always believing in me. I love you Sam.
Always Have, Always Will,
your wife,
Donna
Donna Smith
September 1, 2006
Hey baby,
Just can't sleep, just thinking about you. Wondering what you would be saying now, Tamicka has decided she is really going to marry Shawn on Oct.14th. I am planning to make it down to Orlando for that. Richard is standing in your place again.....hahahahahahaha, yeah he is really trying to be Father, I think he wants you to be proud of him. He is trying hard, I will say that. Your baby is holding his own, I pray you watch over him, let him feel your love and know that he can stand strong. I know the Lord has His eye on him. We have so much to be thankful for and I am counting my blessings but the number is too high for me to reach and still I am being blessed. I am trying to give the grands all book bags and supplies for school. We have too many for me to try to get clothes for, but you know me I will be trying. I love and miss you so much and I pray daily for the strength to stay strong and make you ever proud of me as I always was of you. I love you!!!
Always Have, Always Will,
Your Wife,
Donna
Donna Smith
August 10, 2006
Well baby it has taken some time to let it all sink in and tell you all the latest. Richard and Shalise had a beautiful baby boy 7/28/2006, yeah he got himself a Jr. he is like you the proud daddy. You would be too, well Tonya and Scheriecka are both pregnant again.....LOL yea say it ugh ugh ugh oooooh, now you know they both crazy. Scheriecka is due on February 12,2007 and Tonya is due March 11,2007, yes you are bringing life back we have decided that Tonya's baby will be Sammie if a boy and Samantha if a girl we love you so much and know it is your love and protective arms that keep us smiling when we want to cry. The Lord only takes the best and He took our best when He came for you. I know that you were the best for and to me and my love for you reigns eternal,nothing could ever change that. You gave so much to me and I will never forget the happiness we shared. I just pray our kids can know that kind of happiness too. I still have the best husband in the world, I love you baby.
Always Have, Always Will,
Your Wife....Donna
Donna Smith
July 2, 2006
Well baby the day has come and gone and it was beautiful. Our son did us proud walking your baby girl down the aisle. Yes Scheriecka has gotten married,she was just gorgeous. It was a rough road but we made it and did it without incident. You were there with us too we all felt your presence. I am a little sick now but I know this too will pass. I just needed to connect with you today, it's the down times I miss you so very much and just need to tell you all about it, because I know you understand. God sure did bless me and everyday I thank Him more for you and the goodness we shared. Sam why is it that everyone can't just be happy with the simple things in life. Truth,hard work and the ability to compromise to meet your mate half way will surely be more than enough to get us all through the hard times.....I know because our love brought us through.....Thank you for loving me. I love you baby.
Always have, Always Will,
Your wife,
Donna
Donna Smith
June 18, 2006
Hi Baby, Happy Father's Day.....It's another year and still we honor you and know that you are still ever present in our minds and hearts and today we just needed a moment to say Thank God for you, and all that you meant to us.
As a husband you stood tall
and cared for us all
As a father you stood steadfast
Sharing your love that will always last
As a friend you stood true
and all around you knew
What a good and dear man you were
today and always we will cherish your memory
I love you Sam,
Always Have, Always Will,
Your Wife,
Donna
Donna Smith
June 4, 2006
Hey baby well our baby girl is getting married in a couple of weeks and I really need some strength from you. I have stepped out on faith that she knows what she is doing and will be blessed with happiness. Of course she has your favorite color, blue is in for sure. I have ordered my dress and hers, it is lovely and she likes it. I am going to do my part and ask for God's blessings. Tonya and I are going to take the kids for that weekend. This is one of the many times I really need you by my side oh how I still miss you so, my heart is so heavy and I am so sad with none to really talk to that understands the weight I am carrying. If not for God I would surely be gone, Thank God for loving me. Sam when will I be alright again? Probably not til I am with you, people don't understand that I have a husband and that I love you so much, LOL but I know that you know. Well again just telling you makes the weight easier to bear, see how spoiled you made me. No one can walk in the shoes you left and I am glad cause I know I had the best man for me. I loved you in all my yesterdays, I love you today, I love you in my tomorrows.
Always Have, Always will,
Your wife,
Donna
Donna Smith
May 24, 2006
Hey Honey,
Here I sit trying to help our baby girl prepare for her wedding....humph.... can you just imagine that!!!!! Well she says that is what she wants, so you know I have to jump in there and try to make it all she wants and deserves, yeah still spoiling them.... what can I say, I don't know what else to do. I do know that I wish you were here to put some blocks on me, I'm trying. I don't think my mind is ever going to be right till I can see your face and hear your voice again. I keep trying to convince myself that I can go on without you but I must admit it really isn't working, I just really want my baby back, right here next to me.....yes I am so selfish, I know you were tired and baby you really deserved blessed rest and I am happy that you have peace and that is what gives me my strength. You always tried to make things better for me and even now I feel you pushing me forward and yes grabbing me and pulling me back on some things. I was truly blessed to have found you. Thanks for loving me. I love you baby, rest on for now and when the time is right we will re-unite in eternity. Loving you still !!!!
Always Have, Always Will,
Your Wife,
Donna
Donna Smith
May 1, 2006
Happy Anniversary Baby,
Another year and my love for you is as real and strong as ever before. I went to see the baby this past weekend and I see you must be smiling down on him for he has that special sense of humor that only you and he share. I am proud of the quiet growth in him, I am so proud that our children are growing into themselves finally. I only wish I could lay my head on your shoulder to laugh and cry through their struggles I miss you so much but each day I still smile at just the thought of the joys you brought to my life, they are with me still and so are you. I love you baby and each time I think I can't go on I hear you telling me it's not over yet, wow how the little things mean so much, how we take things for granted, always thinking we have time, but time waits on no one. I know that our time was spent well for I loved you and you loved me more, some think about love but I know that we lived love for each other. Thank you baby from the bottom of my heart. Till that day Happy Anniversary My Love!!!!! I Love You
Always Have,
Always Will,
Your wife,
Donna
Donna Smith
April 16, 2006
Happy Easter Baby,
It is a beautiful day and all I can say is Thank God for yet another Easter and the Blessings we have. Well I didn't feel up to all the cooking and company but I am enjoying the peace and solitude at home just reflecting on all the goodness in my life. Just trying to be thankful for life, health and strength. I am getting ready to go see that baby of ours for his birthday in a couple of weeks. He is growing Thank God. Hold me baby I feel myself slipping in that valley more and more sometimes but I know you would just holler at me so I am trying to hold it together They say that the hurt will lessen and the missing will not be so sharp of a pain....hmmmph somebody lied or they really didn't know the kind of love we had. I have some very good days of that I can say but the pain of you not being a physical part of that joy hurts so much.I miss you each day with evrey wakeful moment the memories is what make each day worth living. Jesus died for our sins and that we may have life everlasting so I know that joy cometh in the morning and I rejoice in the knowledge that you have found peace with our Lord. I love you my dear husband, you don't have to weep for me because I have your love in my heart and God's protection to make me strong, so keep those protecting arms around us all and take your rset knowing that I love you still!!!!
Always Have,
Always Will,
Your wife,
Donna
Donna Smith
April 6, 2006
Hi Baby,
Another day has dawned and with it some new issues. It is a struggle to keep my footing sometimes. How I miss you so, need your candor, a joke,something to ease the presures of the things I feel I can't handle. The only comfort is in knowing that you are finally at peace. Well maybe not with my constant need for you and your advice huh, bet you thought you were rid of my big mouth....LOL, never my love for what we shared I hold precious and dear and always valued your input even when I didn't act like it. I miss you so much and these are my only moments of truly feeling complete. When I can share my hurts,fears,joys and sorrows with you I know that I am ok. Thank you baby for always being there for me. I went to the doctor yesterday because my hand is bothering me really bad again....guess the signs of age are catching up to me. Well it's ok "brother arthritis" visits when he wants to right. Well I just wanted to touch base and say I love you still.
Always Have,
Always Will,
Your wife,
Donna
Donna Smith
March 11, 2006
Sam, it's been two years today but this is my first memorial, it may be a little corny but it really sums up the love we all still feel for you.
Smith, Sammie J.- Husband, Father, Papa, Friend. Always faithful, happy, loyal and true, by many names we remember you. Sadly missed and loved,
Always Have, Always Will,
Wife Donna, Children, and Grandchildren
Donna Smith
March 11, 2006
WEll baby the day is here....today marks the second anniversary of your passing and although I rejoice in my heart with the knowledge that your suffering has ended. It aches still with missing your physical presence. Today I had to attend the homegoing services of yet another dear to my heart, my cousin Barbara Wilson. She probably call your name this morning to tell you to hold me up. I guess you and Deb now have a third spades partner. Just remember to save my seat. I will miss you all but I know that God has the very best of the best with Him. This day is hard for me but I am trying to hold my head up and be strong so just give me a little nudge when I start to slip. You will always be my strength and I know you will never let me fall. Thank you baby for still putting up with me. I love you!!!!1
Always Have, Always Will,
Your wife,
Donna
Donna Smith
March 10, 2006
Hi honey it's about that time again, yeah I'm feeling it really bad but I know that I'll be ok because you are never far from my side. I have been doing pretty good I think I try to not cry so much but when the lights go out and the doors are shut it is only you I want. I still want you to listen to laugh to shout to just hold me close and say it's going to be alright. You know can't nobody do it like you. There are times when it seems you are right next to me telling me to go ahead it's going to be just fine and then again I hear you saying you better hold up a minute. I'm so glad we had such a good connection because that is what gets me through the roughest of days and nights. Well I am trying not to be sad so let me say this Richard and Shalise are having a boy....his chest is pumped, acting just like you when we heard I was having Fred. He wants to start shopping and don't have an idea what to buy. All he knows is he wants one of those frontal harness carrires. Crazy, how some things never change, he is already saying Shalise keeps him up wanting him to rub her stomach....remember a mess, I love you baby and your son makes me know just how much. On another note Scheriecka is expecting again also and wanting a boy so she can name him Sammie, don't be mad she really misses you so much and I think she really needs this to help her feel you there for her. Reach out and touch her little troubled heart and don't forget to touch your baby he still needs his daddy so much. We all do.
Loving you more,
Always Have, Always Will,
Your wife,
Donna
Donna Smith
February 13, 2006
Hey Baby, its' coming up to Valentine's Day, and thoughts of all our love are ever present. I feel so blessed to have the fond memories, I know they will be with me always. Sam the kids are really a piece of work you know. That oldest boy is so much like you it is uncany. I just got him back home after about a week of separation, due to his own doing, he acts just like you. A real chip off the old block. I hope he has learned a valuable lesson and never has to repeat the same mistake again.I think he really has found that special love that you and I shared for so many years. I have been complete with you. I always heard that everyone has that 1 someone that was created just for them and I know you were my # 1 special someone. It's such a wonderful feeling to know that kind of love. Thank you baby for giving me that, I may never have said it but I never thought I would have that kind of love .......not until you came into my life. Wow, you stayed and gave me so much more than I can ever put into words. I love you now and forever.
Donna Smith
February 2, 2006
Hey to my baby,
Well there is nothing I can say that you don't already know. Missing you like crazy, wishing you were here to give these kids your own spin on things. I just don't have your wit and candor. We are getting by day by day but I tell you that each day is a struggle in my heart. I long for your voice,your touch, your quiet. Can't nobody make it right like you do. How lucky I feel when I think of what we shared, what we still share. Our children ....all of them carry a special part of you within themselves and I mean it comes out.Valentines Day approaches and the love we shared only intensifies. Thank you for giving me so much of you . I love you baby and I know that you know that.Always hold me up keep me safe in your love and it will be enough for me each day.
I love you Sam!!!
Always Have,
Always Will
Your wife,
Donna
Donna Smith
December 16, 2005
Well, Thanking God for yet another day just to be able to celebrate life and the memories of all that He has allowed me to be blessed with. Sam you know we sometime get so caught up in our own pain and sorrow that we fail to see the beauty of our blessings. I wonder if I will ever feel whole again, without you beside me making me laugh, reminding me of the simple things in life. Then I remember you are really with me always in my heart never far from my thoughts and I must say a smile appears out of nowhere because my heart can hear your voice loud and clear. I know I have been blessed because when I am down and feeling like I just can't make it I can hear you telling me I can. Only God knows my heartache and pain but I know, that has it's place, and my time will come. I won't question when or why I just know He promised to put no more on me than I can bear and I believe. It is snowing and really trying to be cold and guess what I'm still on the sofa.....hahahahaha...some things just don't change. Yea I want to snuggle up in bed and warm my feet on your legs so you can jump and tell me to get out!!!! It's funny the simple things that we laugh about and I remember them with so much love, I'm so lucky to have known, really and truly have known a special love like ours. When I start to slip into depression I just think of all that we shared and how so many never had it and know that I should be shouting to the heavens thanking God for all the joy I have had. Well I'm a year older and I think I am really feeling it. Not really, I am fine you know me. Our children are really coming into themselves, I know you would be proud, Richard and Shalise are about to have a baby, wow that son of ours sure has been busy in a year. I know he wants to be like you, he always says you taught him what it means to be a man. You left them some big shoes to try to walk in but he is trying. We all carry you in our every walk and we are praying that God continues to bless our family and keep us safe and strong so that we can teach that babies some of the lessons you taught us. I love you so much and you know I feel your love still, it keeps me going when the going gets rough. I knew you were tired and had to go and I try not to be sad, but I miss you so.... but I know we will see each other again and then we will walk together in eternity. Rest my dearest and know that I love you.
Always Have, Always Will,
Your Wife,
Donna
Donna Smith
December 1, 2005
Well my dearest we enter another month and missing you is ever so real. X'mas is approaching but it will never be the same without you. I think of all the things we have to be thankful for and as this Thanksgiving has seen us all well and in decent health and as we enter the X'mas season the greatest gift of all was the gift of family and the way you were the glue that bonded ours. Thank God for blessing us all with you. So many hearts you touched and though some may never have said so I know that you always knew. Somehow in your own quiet way you knew. You taught so many lessons to us all and hopefully we can carry your legacy on and be a testimony to the love, joy, and peace you gave unselfishly. You know I'm being my usual selfish me, always wanting and needing you for myself. I can't help it I miss you so much, and sometimes I feel like I can't get through the day. I try to convince myself that I am happy but the truth is, you were always my happiness. The Lord sure knew who to send to me. Thank God for loving me. I know I should stop wanting days gone by but it is those precious memories that make me smile through my tears. I may never know that kind of love again but I was blessed to have it in you.. and that is enough for a lifetime.....isn't it. Not a question but a statement of truth. So as I think about X'mas this year I will pray that everyone should be so Blessed as to find their true mate for life and learn to love and cherish them just because, ....that is what you did for me and taught me to do likewise. I miss you baby, but my heart has nothing but joy at all that we had and have still. I love you Sam.
Always Have, Always Will,
Your Wife,
Donna
Donna Smith
November 21, 2005
Well Sam, here we are. No-one knows but you and me.That the true meaning of love starts with we.
People don't know, and we didn't care to share,
Our reasons for being together
For we understood it was about us,
We never worried about what people say
Cause we just did things our way
I loved you and you loved me,
And that's all that mattered
that's the way it was supposed to be.
There are those that will never understand,
but we who knew and loved you,
know that you were the man!!!!
I loved you back when, I love you now and I'll love you tomorrow, even with a heart full of sorrow.
People come and people go,
but one thing they all know is.....
I love you Sam!!!!
Always Have & Always Will,
Your wife,
Donna
Donna Smith
November 14, 2005
Happy Birthday Baby,
Where do I start? I miss you so much it has been so difficult for me without you. I know that life goes on and I know you would want me to be happy so I guess all I need is for you to guide me to the right one. Don't let me be selfish and crazy, let me have your comfort and peace of decision. I wish so much to understand why it had to be you and why I have to be here alone looking in vain for real peace. You know you were always a source of my contentment, I always knew I was safe in your arms I always knew it would be alright if I just got home to you. Why then now I come home and can't get it right. I love you so much and it still hurts so bad but I am tryinng not to be sad this day because It's your birthday and I want to be happy for all that we had and all that we shared. So baby know that I love you .
Always Have Always will,
Your Wife
Donna Smith
October 22, 2005
Well Baby,
Here I am thinking about how you would respond to this bit of news. I know "Po Fella", yea Tamicka has set a date to get married. Shawn is in trouble. We can do nothing more but pray.....wonder if he can handle that bundle yet. Well he is still hanging in there so that is in his favor....no surprises. I know you are smiling on me cause i have managed to stay out of Richard's Biz, even though he throws his tantrums I am standing fast, thanks to you I know how. I love you so much and I know in my heart that you always knew that. I miss you more each day and I am trying to let happiness in but there are those moments .....well you know, There could only be one Sam!!!!! know I was lucky you were mine.I think we did alright together, we may not have had a lot materialistically but we more than made up for it with love. I'm not missing anything but your physical presence, but I could never miss your presence in my heart or my thoughts. Well old boy you have a birthday coming and I think this year we will celebrate the precious memories just for you. We will have a dinner I guess I can cook....LOL, you know I can. Oh yes Tamicka and little Shawn have gotten baptized I am happy for them. Praise God, slowly but surely they are coming in.I Love You,
Always Have, Always Will
Your Wife,
Donna
Donna Smith
October 5, 2005
Hi Baby,
Well it's a new day and all is well. I was able to go visit our baby and he is fine, getting so big though but still just Fred. He is well and my heart is fine just being able to see him for myself. You know how that goes. Still missing you so very much, the trip wasn't bad but would have been easier with you making me laugh along the way. We know that we have to be strong but sometimes it's so hard, you spoiled us all so much that we are truly lost without you. See you had those moments of wondering did you really matter,.....ha,ha,ha,ha, the joke was on you..... really, because you were always all important to us all and we knew it too, especially me, all of those I love yous, I need yous, I want yous, all that, always true. The reality is that it still is true. You were and always will be my true love. Thank God for blessing me with you, through it all I found with you the true meaning of love. It really does conquer all and more importantly it is forever. I love you .....STILL
Always Have
Always will,
Your wife,
Donna
Donna Smith
September 12, 2005
Well my dearest you are in my thoughts so deep I had to touch base.I am trying so hard to be what you always said I was, strong and independent,....but it is so hard when I need you to help me get through the rough spots. Each day someone says it's a new day and that it will get better,.....I don't know. For me each day the pain is so new and fresh that at times it feels I can't take another breath, but of course I do but it still leaves me weak and hurting, missing you and wondering how can I do this without you by my side. I never doubted my love for you nor your love for me but I never dreamed I would wake without you. Although I feel your presence all around I get so afraid of my tomorrows all alone. Who will love and understand me. Who will make me laugh,make me cry, make me love,make me dream....of brighter tomorrows. Who will stand beside me proud and happy just because, we are together, i wonder does anyone understand that only you could do all these things and still let me be me and know that all is well. I know I am not alone missing you, and wishing to hear you say anything silly, I bet the angels are getting a kick out of you and your smartness. Smile down on me so that I can make it through another day, call me a sack of water
tell me it's gonna be alright.My days get the best of me sometime and there is nobody to make me laugh at me. Nobody has that energy to make it better. just want to be the strong person you believed me to be but sometimes like now when I miss you so much the tears still just come and I know that I am so weak. Yeah, laugh I know it's funny to you cause I can do anything ....right....guess what I can......Ha ha bet you know that I really believe that too. God blessed me more than anyone knows, he gave me you and he left me with your wit ringing in my ears , loving you as much today as ever . I love you my dear husband. Always Have. Always Will
your wife
Donna Smith
August 25, 2005
Good Morning my Dearest Husband,
Here I sit listening to my Gospel, praising the Lord and thinking of the many blessings that have been given to me. I can't help but to see you in the forefront of the countless blessings in my life. I don't know why I was chosen, but I am glad to have been given you. You made it worth getting up in the morning and going to bed at night. I do so miss your quick wit and ready smile. When the weights seem so heavy I have no choice but to remember the basic foundation, our Lord and Saviour, and the many days and nights spent enjoying the gospel. Honey nobody knows like you the peace out of confusion we found together just praisng Him right here in 702 just the two of us sometimes. It is those times that I call upon now for the strength to make it through so many days. Although gone from me in body you are ever present in spirit. I am so blessed to have had your special blend of love. I thank God for your presence in my life. My heart is still heavy and I am so lonesome, lost and alone at times without you, but I know my God is too wise to make a mistake, so I know that there is a plan for me. Happiness is in knowing that you are in His care and I am too. I love you, Sam, my husband, friend, partner, confidante, and companion.
Always Have, Always Will,
Your Wife,
Donna
Donna Smith
August 10, 2005
Hey Baby,
It's always times like these that I seem to miss you most. While just sitting around with nothing but time on my hands, I think of the many days we would be laughing and talking about some of the craziness going on around us and what we would do. I'm trying so hard to be strong and put on the good front but truth is I'm still so lost, so alone, so lonely, so very sad without you. I never thought I was the strong one so I can't understand how my heart is supposed to be lifted. Some days the weight of it all seems just too much for me. My only easement is that I hear you saying something crazy in my head and the rememberance of your antics is what helps me.I want to think I am doing just fine but each day I know that I really need and want the caring and sharing we had. I want to be a testimony to our life together because I believe we held our vows true and by our courage so can others. You know our son came with his wife to ask how did we do it? They wanted to know if we ever felt like calling it quits, hahahahahaha, they really just don't know how often the thought probably crossed each of our minds, but the love and devotion we had for each other overpowered such foolish urges....and you know, I sure am glad. You truly are the husband I needed and I'm so glad the Lord chose me for you. Thank you dear heart for being there for me, for being ever present in my heart still. Love is ....loving you. I love you Sam,
Always Have, Always Will,
your wife,
Donna
Donna Smith
July 18, 2005
Hello my dear husband, here I am crying on your shoulder again. I'm so alone and broken hearted without you. The days and nights are endless and I ache for a love to call my own. Whatever, I know that God's grace and mercy will pull me through. Each day I pray for your peace and my understanding,that whomever,whenever,however may know that my heart is fragile and my love is real. Each day is a new day and I wonder how I have made it this far, but I know that God is still Blessing me, and my memories of our life together is so precious and makes me know just how blessed I truly am. I went to my mom's family reunion and it was nice but there were a few missing that just really would have made such a difference. You know, you, Nita, Coot, Edward just to name a few but I know you are all together in God's care and having a Reunion of your own, smiling and showering us with your Blessings of peace and understanding. I love you
Always Have, Always Will,
Your wife,
Donna
Donna Smith
June 18, 2005
Good Morning Dear Heart,
Another day has dawned and life smiles are all around, still I miss yours the most. It shines ever so brightly in my heart as you are ever present there. Tomorrow is Father's Day and as I prayed for help and guidance for our sons, the blessings poured down. Richard starts a new job on Monday, I know God is truly Blessing us still and you are still pushing us all to carry on. My love for you cannot be measured but the heart has boundless capabilities of unconditional love and thanks to you I really learned that. You taught us all so many invaluable lessons and we are so happy with the gifts you gaved us.I love you dear heart and as much as it pains me to wake without you here physically you are always here spiritually, in my heart and mind you have gone nowhere. Rest my baby you fought a good fight and I'm going to carry on till we are together again.Happy Father's Day, to the best and only dad our kids had the honor of having. Thank you for putting up with and loving us all.I love you,
Always Have, Always Will
Your Wife,
Donna
Donna Smith
May 26, 2005
Well baby I'm having one of those moments again . You know the ones when I just need you so much, your crazy way of making a bad situation bearable. It's the little things that set me off the most, a song, a TV program, sometimes it's the temperature in the house, no matter it's your presence all around me so close, so dear, yet still not here and I still need you so very much. I know I was blessed to be able to tell you all my fears and even when you made light of them and I got upset about it, it was alright because I had you with me.Sometimes it's just too much for me alone, I feel so lost without you, I do have some bright days but they just are not as bright without you. I want to stop crying but I can't, nobody knows how I wish to go back take that cancer away keep you here with me for eternity. I know that is selfih and wishful thinking but in a perfect world it would be you and me....now picture that....a perfect world,then we get plopped in it....ooooops there goes the mess up, but I sure would be happy right by your side. Okay baby I'm better now It just takes a talk with you.I love you.
Always Have, Always Will
Your Wife,
Donna
Donna Smith
May 13, 2005
To My Husband for always being there for me.
You always see the best in me
Even when I'm at my worst.
You make me feel more valuable
Than I believe I'm worth.
You've changed my life
In so many wonderful ways.
You've added something special
To all my nights and days.
You've given me love that's unconditional
Always shown me that you care.
You've given me friendship that is beautiful
And devotion that is rare.
Thank you for all that you are.
For sharing your life with me
And letting me into your heart.
I hope that one day, I can give back
All that you've given to me.
Donna Smith
May 13, 2005
Hey baby, I've been missing you so very much. I guess it was due to our anniversary and not being able to write you a special I love you still message. I know that you always knew that much though, I finally got some much needed help from the retirement system. Thank God, Sam my days and nights are still so dear to the many memories we shared alone. I just need to say thank you for giving me so many memories to call upon when the darkness comes. I hope and pray that everyone could find the same fond memories. We really shared a lifetime of togetherness and I couldn't have had it with anyone but you. You really are the better part of me. I love you still.....Always have ...Always will!!!!
your wife,
Donna
Donna Smith
April 7, 2005
Well my dearest husband,
Here I am again lost in thoughts of you, it's a good thing because it shows just how deep that river of love runs between us and how I truly value the wisdom of our decisions together.When I am troubled or confused I always know a simple talk with you will help ease my troubled mind. I hope you always know that what we shared was so very unique and special. Our love was just that, "OURS" others may never have understood but we....you and I, that special thing we share that makes us "WE", comes only through true understanding of one another and I am so blessed that you understood me completely and still loved me inspite of myself. One day someone will come along and remember us and when they do ......they will smile and know what real love is. You know baby that is really a true testimony and I am happy knowing that I can share it with you. I love you, ...Always Have, Always Will.
Your Wife,
Donna
Donna Smith
March 25, 2005
Well Baby,
Here I am again, as always just thinking about you and all we shared. You always said these kids will be the death of me. I believe you, always did really, I'm asking your arms of comfort to wrap me up this time, You always make it better. I could always count on your smart wise-cracks to get me through the rough spots. Today while sitting here alone I long for your smart mouth to say something, and make me laugh even if you made me angry. Tamicka came crying this morning but I knew that you were still watching out for us all, so I told her just trust God...He has never failed us. I also told her how you taught me to be strong in the hardest of times. The words are easy to say but my heart is still so heavy. I miss you so much but the memories of the joys, sorrows, good and bad times we shared but most of all the love that held us together is the core of my strength now. I pray that our children all can know the love we had was so real.You can say good-bye but it's not over because Love prevails and I will try to keep it strong in the hearts of our hard-headed kids. Your oldest son is so much like you in so many ways and I guess I had to lose you for him to grow into the man you wanted him to be. It saddens me yet gives me joy for you are with me always and I know your wisdom will guide him still just as you will be in all our hearts. Hold me up in my weakness cause sometimes I am lost but I know the Lord has Blessed you with the peace that surpasses understanding and that will allow us to go on and find resolution.Rest my baby you fought a good fight and I will do my part now,I love you....Always Have, Always Will.
Your Wife,
Donna Smith
March 11, 2005
My Dear Husband, One year ago today you left me to live with our Father in Heaven, there are no words to describe that lost but oh the joy of knowing that you are now in the best of care, it just makes my heart glad to know you are finally safe.Good things come
through times of sorrow.
Love is shared.
Bonds are strengthened.
Commitment is renewed.
Faith is restored. Each day is a new day and I still long to hear your voice,feel your touch,see your face but all these things are embedded in my heart and I will never forget you. You truly are my first love, my husband, my friend, I love you, Always have, Always will. Rest my darling until we meet again. My heart still carries so much pain and need for your presence but I know you wouldn't want me to cry so I will try to be strong but you know we are all just a bunch of bags of water. Our son has gotten married and it was so beautiful and the tribute he gave up to you really made me proud and you would have appreciated knowing ho much of a positive impact you instilled in him and he has grown into the man you always knew he would be. God Blessed us with you and we are all so much the better. Keep your loving arms around us we need you still.
Your Loving Wife,
Donna
TAMICKA SMITH
February 28, 2005
WELL DADDY, IT LOOKS LIKE EVERYONE HAS BEEN HERE AND SAID SOMETHING IN ONE WAY OR ANOTHER. EVERYONE EXCEPT ME. I KNOW ALOT OF PEOPLE ARE PROBABLY WONDERING WHAT'S UP WITH ME. HOW COULD I LEAVE BUFFALO WHEN YOU WERE SO SICK. HOW COULD STAY AWAY WHEN MY HERO NEEDED ME THE MOST? BUT I KNOW THAT YOU KNEW, YOU KNEW THAT I COULDN'T HANDLE IT, THE THOUGHT OF LOOSING YOU WAS TO MUCH FOR ME. TOO MUCH FOR ME THEN AND SO HARD FOR ME NOW. I CAN'T TALK TO PEOPLE ABOUT HOW MUCH I LOVE YOU, MISS YOU, NEED YOU. MOST DAYS I'M A TOTAL FAKE. I SMILE TO KEEP FROM CRYING, SAY THINGS THAT HAVE NO MEANING, IT'S LIKE BEING A ZOMBIE. I KNOW THAT EVERYONE EXPECTS ME TO BE OKAY, BUT I'M NOT DADDY. I MISS YOU SOOO MUCH. I CAN'T SLEEP ON ALOT OF NIGHTS, I DREAM OF YOU ALOT AND SOMETIMES I HAVE NIGHTMARES. I'M PRAYING MY WAY THROUGH IT THOUGH. AT LEAST I'M TRYING. WELL I GOTTA GO DADDY BECAUSE I'M TURNING INTO THAT "BAG OF WATER" AGAIN, BUT OF COURSE YOU ALREADY KNOW THAT.
I LOVE YOU, AND I'LL TRY A LITTLE HARDING TO BE THE STRONG PERSON THAT I KNOW YOU WOULD WANT ME TO BE. THANKS FOR ALWAYS LOVING ME, TEACHING ME, & BEING THERE FOR ME
February 9, 2005
My Dearest Heart, they say time heals all things, I don't know my heart is stil aching.I know that I will forever love and miss you.It is so hard to let the world see the real me,only you really could grasp what and who I really am and I miss that so much,I was listening to this CD and this song really is how I feel.When the lights go out and all is still it's just me and I'm missing you. Someone said cherish the memories, I do baby but there could never be enough memories to replace you, each day I try to tell myself that I'm okay and each day I find that it's the same i just want you, here with me.Yes now I believe you....I am just a little crazy....so crazy in love with you. Well our oldest son is getting ready to get married in a few weeks and he says he wants what we had....imagine that, we really must have done something right in his life, there was never a doubt, I gave him the only advise I could think of from you, and that was that when he says "I DO" mean it cause it is forever. Thank you baby for giving me forever. I love you, always have always will.
Tears on my pillow
Pain in my heart
How could we be broken, broken apart
Let's not be over, let's make it right
Don't take me through this
Another sleepless night
'Cause it's killin' me
That suddenly I find myself alone
I'll try to love you better baby
Won't you come on come on back home
I'M NOT USED TO WAKIN' UP AND BEING BY MYSELF
I'M NOT USED TO COMING HOME FROM WORK AND NO ONE'S THERE
I'M NOT USED TO MISSIN' ANYONE
I'M NOT USED TO GETTING NO LOVE
I'M NOT USED TO HAVIN' SOMEONE NEVER TOUCHIN' ME
I'M NOT USED TO THIS I WANT IT HOW IT USED TO BE
I'M NOT USED TO MISSIN' ANYONE
I'M NOT USE TO GETTING NO LOVE
We've had our problems
But that's not so strange
Baby we can solve them
I'll show you I've changed yeah
You're all I've wanted baby
You've been there for me
I'm beggin' 'cause I love you baby
I'm beggin' on my kness
And it's killin' me that suddenly I find myself alone
I know I love you better baby won't you come back home.
I'M NOT USED TO WAKIN' UP AND BEING BY MYSELF
I'M NOT USED TO COMING HOME FROM WORK AND NO ONE'S THERE
I'M NOT USED TO MISSIN' ANYONE
I'M NOT USED TO GETTING NO LOVE
I'M NOT USED TO HAVIN' SOMEONE NEVER TOUCHIN' ME
I'M NOT USED TO THIS I WANT IT HOW IT USED TO BE
I'M NOT USED TO MISSIN' ANYONE
I'M NOT USE TO GETTING NO LOVE
I'd rather die
Then live my life
I can't accept the thought of you
Being loved by someone, someone else
'Cause there's no love
Like your love
Oh I promise I'll be true to you
For the rest, for the rest of my life
I'M NOT USED TO WAKIN' UP AND BEING BY MYSELF
I'M NOT USED TO COMING HOME FROM WORK AND NO ONE'S THERE
I'M NOT USED TO MISSIN' ANYONE
I'M NOT USED TO GETTING NO LOVE
I'M NOT USED TO HAVIN' SOMEONE NEVER TOUCHIN' ME
I'M NOT USED TO THIS I WANT IT HOW IT USED TO BE
I'M NOT USED TO MISSIN' ANYONE
I'M NOT USE TO GETTING NO LOVE
Loving you,
your wife,
Donna
Donna Smith
January 24, 2005
My darling baby, oh how I love you, ever present in my heart and mind, I think of you all the time, I long for your quick wit,your easy smile, your voice that carries across the miles. You always knew exactly what to do you always were my dream come true. Hopelessly in love with you still. I love you, Always have, Always will.
Your wife,
Donna
Donna Smith
January 1, 2005
Happy New Year to the man that still causes my heart to skip a beat. Well sweetie it's the dawn of a New Year, I know that you are just fine and believe it or not I am beginning to realize that I am too. You know it's funny how that light just comes on and lets you know that all that you ever sought you have. Love is only a four letter word but the magnitude of the word is much greater than many ever find. I was blessed to have found it with you.God surely smiled upon us. Praise Him on high for that precious gift and the many many more that we can't recount. You know where I am, sitting here listening to my gospel and reflecting on all the good and bad times that the Lord brought us through and how they just made us stronger in our commitment to each other and to the Lord just for being our guiding force.You know me, don't have many I can tell my true feelings to, but you and God have never let me down always been here as my sounding board, I'm blessed. I miss you physically but in my heart you remain unmovable. I love you. Always have, Always will!!!!
Your wife,
Donna
Donna Smith
December 31, 2004
Hi baby, it's about to be a new year and I don't know how but I have made it.Missing you still, I love you just as much now with the dawning of a new year as I have in all years past. I never imagined seeing this day without you beside me to bring in 2005 but I know that in spirit you are always as close as a thought. I will forever be glad for your quick wit,humor,support,and unending love. You were truly my better half and it's a void that only the Lord can fill, guess what I'm in no hurry. I just cherish the memory of so many great and first that we celebrated together. I just want to say it's not over it's just the beginning of a new chapter.
loving you today, Always have, Always will.
Your wife,
Donna
Showing 1 - 100 of 128 results
Make a Donation
in Sammie Smith's name
Memorial Events
for Sammie Smith
How to support Sammie's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Sammie Smith's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
Sponsored