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Jamilyn Smith Obituary

Jamilyn E.
Gary Smith
June 27, 1986-
December 29, 2013
Phenix City, AL- Jamilyn E. Gary Smith, 27, Phenix City, AL. passed away December 29, 2013. Graveside services will be held, Tuesday January 7, 2014 beginning at 1:00 PM EST at Evergreen Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Monday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 PM EST at Vance-Brooks Funeral Home, 4048 Macon Rd. Columbus, GA.
Jamilyn was born June 27, 1986 daughter of James Merrill Gary and Vicki Smith Gary, in Columbus, GA.
Jamilyn was a loving daughter, mother, sister and friend and will be dearly missed.
Jamilyn is preceded in death by grandfathers, J.L. Gary and J.V. Smith; uncle, James Isom II; great uncle Lavon J. Gary, and great aunt Marie Gary.
Jamilyn is survived by her parents James and Vicki Gary; her children, Summerlyn Smith and Justin Sykes, Jr; siblings, Gwendolyn Bates, Joe Gary and Anthony Gary; grandmothers, Mazie White, Janice Smith, and Geraldline Zula, and many extended family members and caring friends.

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Published by Columbus Ledger-Enquirer on Jan. 5, 2014.

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Summerlyn Smith

April 28, 2024

Hey Mom,
Just found this, god I really wish you were here. I need my mom. It´s so hard living without you and not being able to go to for advice. I pray you are happy and please keep looking justin. Hopefully one day I find him. - your daughter

Christopher Smith

December 28, 2023

Love you and miss you a lot.See you again in heaven!

August 27, 2014

this is super hard I miss you so very much I have to remind myself everyday I love you baby girl I wish you were here sooo bad mom

January 8, 2014

Jamie, I'm am utterly lost for words... No one knows Gods plans for us in this life, but He gave your two Beautiful children an Amazing guardian angel, YOU will be with them ALWAYS
Respectfully and Sincerely, Erin Liberty

Margie Spradley

January 6, 2014

God has a new angel up above with him , we love you Jamilyn and will miss you always!

Heather Lunsford

January 6, 2014

praying for all of you during this difficult time.

Ashley Mullins

January 6, 2014

May God be with your family through these trying times. May he fill everyone's hearts with joyous memories and love. You will be very missed and I know you are smiling down on us from above.

Debbie Smith-Ammons(nannys daughter)

January 6, 2014

Jim and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about Jamilyn. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I was hoping to come to visitation but I am sick. I will continue to pray for everyone during this time.

Jennifer Hearn Thomas

January 6, 2014

Jamie you were a beautiful young angel....only God knows why he called you home so early ...you will be greatly missed ...we all will carry your memory and love in our hearts

Amanda Pendergrass

January 6, 2014

To loved to ever be forgotten we love ya girl and miss you always wish you were still here with us you left us to fast and too young well see you again someday in heaven

Stacy McDowell

January 6, 2014

Fly with the angels baby girl.we love you.

Lisa & Mike DiLeonardo

January 5, 2014

May God put peace in your hearts knowing Jamie is with Him now ..

Pat Culverhouse

January 5, 2014

Jamie you were in my life for a short time but you were a special person.Hope you have found peace.

Darlene Antley

January 5, 2014

I love you! You will be missed!

Christina M.

January 5, 2014

Amp & fam... I'm so sorry to you & your family. May God give you the strength to make it through this difficult time.

Tammy & PeeWee Fleming

January 5, 2014

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Aunt Debra Doshier

January 5, 2014

Until we meet again!
Love and will miss you!

Chris Smith

January 5, 2014

Jamie you touched my heart! I will always love you. You are like the child I never had! You will always be in my heart. Love you and miss you!!
Chris Smith

Aunt Debra Doshier

January 5, 2014

Until we meet again. Love you!

Pam & JJ Ayers

January 5, 2014

Rest in peace sweet baby girl! We will all miss you! Our deepest sympathy to your entire family!

Tammy Rhodes

January 5, 2014

Jamilyn, You were such a special girl! I will never forget the excitement in your Mom's eyes when she found out that you were a girl! You are so loved, and you will be missed by so many people! R.I.P. Baby girl!

christy emory

January 5, 2014

From Boo

Mike Fuson

January 5, 2014

Jamie was a sweet person and always kind to me. I know she will be sorely missed and I send my deepest condolences to her family.

tiffany emory

January 5, 2014

I still can't believe this is real. I love you Jamie ...you will forever be in our hearts!

Christy Emory

January 5, 2014

My prayers go out to everyone who ever came in contact with you... you touched the lives of so many... and your own very special loving hard headed way.... I still can't believe you're gone... you were like a member of our family... you will be greatly missed... but you're in a very special place now... I love you..

amanda fuson

January 5, 2014

Love and miss you girl! You will forever be in our hearts.

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