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Mary Smith Obituary
Mary Elizabeth Clemmons Smith, age 72, departed this earthly life on Sunday, November 27, 2016. Tiny, as she was affectionately called by those who knew and loved her, was the daughter of Clifford and Addie Mae Clemmons. She was the couples' fifth child of ten children. Mary was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School Class of 1961. She was a faithful and loyal servant of God and worshipped at Greater Little Rock Baptist Church for many years.
Mary leaves to cherish her loving memories: husband and soulmate of 50 years, Emmit J. Smith, Jr.; children: Marsha and Victor Hill, Emmitt, III and Pat Smith, Erik Smith, Emory Smith, and Connie Hendrix; grandchildren: Jarrell, Danielle, Marchelle, Briana, Jasmin, Rheagen, Victoria, Emmitt, IV, Skylar, Cierra, and Elijah; goddaughter: Alana Dickey, sisters, brothers, nieces, nephews, and numerous other family members and friends.
Visitation will be Friday, December 2, 2016 from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Tracy Morton Memorial Chapel, 55 Coast Road, Pensacola, FL 32507.
Celebration of Life Services: Saturday, December 3, 2016 - public viewing from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m., services to begin at 1:00 p.m. at the Greater Little Rock Baptist Church, 901 North A Street, Pensacola, FL 32501. Pastor, Lonnie D. Wesley, III eulogist.
Interment: Holy Cross Cemetery
Tracy Morton Memorial Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.
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Michell Robinson
December 21, 2016
To the Smith family, my sincerest sympathy on the passing of your loved one. Be assured that she is resting in the Lord because of her trust in him for eternal life.may let God continue to comfort your hearts and give you peace as only he can.
The Robinson family of Massachusetts, and life long fan of the Cowboys.
Sheila Montgomery
December 12, 2016
I can't convey how sorry I am for the loss of your Mother and your wife. She was one classy lady in all respects with regard to her love of the Lord, her family and her friends. She most definitely helped create some fantastic memories for all and she certainly was a person of character that we should all try to become.
Please cherish your memories as I do.
Sincerely,
Sheila and Leonard Montgomery
The Hanks Family
December 6, 2016
Our deepest condolences to the Smith Family.
May He who knows your sorrow bring peace, comfort, and healing to your soul.
The Hanks Family
Pensacola, FL and
Newport Coast, CA
Beverly Purnell
December 5, 2016
We send our deepest and sincerest condolences to the Smith Family. We all had such fun and memorable times, all starting with Emmitt and Joey's freshman year at Escambia, the "Cardiac Kids" and the playoffs, the Florida Gators years, the Dallas Cowboys years, the Robert W. Maxwell Awards weekend in Philadelphia, Emmitt's wedding, and on and on. Mary was always so much fun to be around and will be greatly missed by all, especially her family. May God Bless You All and Keep You Until You Are With Mary Again. We love you, Beverly & Kim Purnell, Joey & Bekah Frederick, Jill & Kamron Helsel.
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Mrs. Lenora Towns-Young
December 3, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Debbie
December 3, 2016
Emmitt so sorry for your loss your mother was a one of a kind woman she worked for me in banking she loved the Lord and her children I pray God's grace and mercy to you and your family
Morris Beck Jr
December 3, 2016
To my Uncle Pudin, and cousins Marsha, Scoey,Eric, and Emory! Anita and I are sending our heart warmth sympathy for the passing of our aunt Tiny. She was one of the major backbone of our family . We will miss her dearly! But with Gods mercy and grace we all will get through this difficult time. Love you guys.
Morris (Bubba) Beck Jr.
Anita V Beck
Quinton & Cassandra Dale-Walker
Cassandra Dale-Walker
December 3, 2016
Mildred Williams & Family
December 2, 2016
Marsha & The Entire Smith Family,
Our deepest condolences for your loss. May loving memories bring you peace and comfort. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May the Lord continue to bless and keep you.
December 2, 2016
To the Smith and Clemmons Families we are praying for peace that passes all understanding during your time of sorrow. Just focus on all the time that you all have had with Tiny . Surely she will be missed but she will always be in all you all hearts.
God Bless
Mitchell and Jennifer Boudreaux
Fort Washington, MD
December 2, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
December 2, 2016
"Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Although farewells are painful, you can find peace in knowing God is going to host a grand family reunion one day. Keep the faith lean on God and take care of each other.
Affectionately yours, The Erving Family - Climax,Georgia &
Ruby & Sylvester Dickey- Tallahassee, Florida
TRACY DALE
December 2, 2016
Bruce Parmer
December 2, 2016
We send our deepest and sincerest condolences to the Smith Family. We cannot imagine the pain and sorrow you are experiencing. We pray that the comfort of God will help you during this difficult time and that your many memories you share help to sustain you in the come coming days.
With love,
Bruce & Akita Parmer
December 2, 2016
On behalf of the General Daniel Chappie James flight academy and the Curtis family (Cliff and Lydia). We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Mrs Smith. She was always a welcome and warm sight at the Rock particularly during our summer flight academy. We were honored to have her grand kids graduate from our program several years ago. Our prayers are with each and everyone of you.
God Bless,
Cliff Curtis
Academy Director
Carol Young-Phillips
December 2, 2016
Clemons/Smith Family:
Our deepest condolences for your loss. Praying for your comfort and peace during this difficult time.
May God give you peace that surpasses all understanding.
Warmest Regards,
Carol Young-Phillips & Family
Gilda Davis-Canada
December 2, 2016
Dear Clemons/Smith Family:
I am deeply sadden by your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Tiny was a wonderful person and she will truly be missed.
May the Lord our God continue to bless and comfort you during this journey.
Again, my deepest heartfelt sympathy.
Gilda Davis-Canada
Donna Hodges
December 1, 2016
My sincere condolences goes out to the entire Smith family. Remembering Ms. Mary's beautiful smile as she would talk about Emmitt at Coastal Training Institute and I'd talk about him playing football for Escambia High School. Those are the memories that we keep dear at heart. May God bless your entire family as you go through the healing process of losing your wife and mother.
Tony Hughes
December 1, 2016
I was honored to work with Mary at the old C&P Bank in the late 80's, just as her son Emmitt started at the University of Florida. She was a sweet, honest, hard working lady who loved her family more than anything. I'll never forget one Friday afternoon, probably during Emmitt's freshman or sophomore year at Florida, she had been on the phone with him and hung up, smiling and shaking her head. Emmitt had called because he was out of money, needed to buy toothpaste and needed mama to send money. I got to hear the "Lord, Lord what am I going to do with that boy!" that only a mama who loved her boy and all her kids could give you. Such a sweet, gentle spirit. Rest in Peace Mary.
December 1, 2016
May the peace of God surround the loving legacy of Mrs. Smith. We are praying for you all. Love, Mins. Kevin and ReNee' Dunman, Chesapeake, VA
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