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Bonita Smith Obituary
MYRTLE BEACH | Bonita Small Smith, 80, died Tuesday, November 6, 2007 at her home surrounded in the love of family.
She was born September 4, 1927 in Horry County, South Carolina, the daughter of George Trenton and Mary Lessie Soles Small. Her husband, Billy Ray Smith; her brother, Elton Small; and her sisters, Delilah Wright, Olema McDowell and Iverene Singleton, all predeceased her.
Bonita was a proud independent lady who was known for her strong maternal leadership. She was a Myrtle Beach High School graduate, a former Miss Myrtle Beach, and one of the first women real estate agents in the Myrtle Beach Area. Some of her best years were spent as a Hotel and Motel owner and operator. Her greatest legacy was as a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, and her leadership within her family will be greatly missed.
Survivors include a son, Robert Rock Smith and his wife, Donna, of Myrtle Beach; a daughter, Mary Trent Smith Prince and her husband, Joey, of Columbia; two granddaughters, Pebbles Smith Stewart and her husband, Jack, and their daughter, Summer Trent, and Marcy Trent Shaffer and her husband, Bob, and their son, Robert Tylor Shaffer; special niece, Cynthia Foley and her husband, Don, of Hope Sound, Fla.; and a special adopted son, Wayne Billings of New Zealand.
Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Thursday, November 8, 2007 at First United Methodist Church of Myrtle Beach, with the Rev. Ken Timmerman officiating. Burial will follow the service at Ocean Woods Memorial Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Wednesday, November 7, 2007 at McMillan-Small Funeral Home.
An online guest book is available at www.msfh.net and at MyrtleBeachOnline.com.
Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, Children Development Ministry, P.O. Box 1367, Myrtle Beach, SC 29578.
McMillan-Small is entrusted with the family's arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Bonita Smith
Brenda Joan Smith
April 7, 2008
Rock, Donna, Pebbles, and Mary Trent,
With sadness, I just found out about the passing of Bonita. I remember her kindness and the PEANUT BUTTER she and Charles laughed about!!
My prayers are with all of you . I know that lost and empty feeling of missing that special person!!
Remember, Memories is one gift of GOD that death cannot destroy!
May God Bless,
Brenda Joan Smith
Dave & Debbie (Hewitt) Stubbs
December 11, 2007
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
November 16, 2007
I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR OF MRS.SMITH
PASSING. MY NAME IS JULIUS TAYLOR GREEN. I WORKED FOR MRS.SMITH WHEN
I WAS A YOUNG GIRL. SHE TOOK ME UNDER HER WING AND GUIDED ME WITH ALOT OF MY PROBLEMS. SHE TAUGHT ME TO STAND ON MY OWN TWO FEET. SHE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED. SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. JULIUS TAYLOR GREEN
Rose Ann Raymond Stevens
November 14, 2007
Dear Rock and Mary Trent,
Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss. Your parents were great friends of my family and I have many happy memories of them. My love and prayers for peace and comfort go out to you and your family.
MELVA BRUTON
November 11, 2007
TO ROBERT AND MARY TRENT- AUNT BONITA WAS THE LAST OF THE STRONG WOMEN. SHE ALWAYS KNEW WHAT TO. SHE WAS NOT ONLY MY AUNT BUT I KNEW I COULD CALL HER TO ADVISE ME. SHE AND UNCLE BILLY RAY HELPED MY SON, RICO TO BECOME THE FATHER THAT HE IS TODAY. I WILL MISS HER. PLEASE KEEP IN CONTACT WITH ME, AS I LOVE YOU BOTH/ MAY GOD KEEP YOU IN HIS GRACE. LOVE MELVA DEAN
Shona Billings
November 11, 2007
Our love and sympathy are with you all at this sad time and in the days of adjustment ahead. Special thoughts are with you Rock. May your memories bring you comfort. God bless - Wayne, Shona, Steve, Shogun & Katia Billings
Faye & Kenneth Prince
November 10, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Steve Funk
November 9, 2007
I was deeply saddened to read of your loss. Through the years our paths seldom crossed but I never forgot Bonne and through my remaining years I will never forget Bonnie. My deepest sympathy to all of you.
Mary Jo Baird
November 9, 2007
To Rock, Mary Trent,Pebbles, and family,
Billy Ray and Bonita were special friends of our family and I wish to extend love and prayers to you at this time.
Sincerely,
Mary Jo Joseph Baird and family.
Carolyn Streater
November 8, 2007
Mary Trent and family, Your mother was such a special southern lady. I always felt as a child that she had the most beautiful smile. Your mom was the best Brownie Scout leader because of her love for children. God bless you as you face each new day holding her memories so dear. Carolyn Streater
Julia Soles Mathews
November 8, 2007
Rock, Mary Trent and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of Bonita's passing. We had only recently learned of her sickness and all that she had been going through. Please accept our deepest sympathy and know that we are thinking of you and all of the family during this very sad and diffcult time.
sybille phillips
November 7, 2007
to the family of Bonnie Smith, we are so sorry for your loss. Mrs. smith was such a special lady just knowing her through the years. Your in our thoughts and prayers.
Pat James
November 7, 2007
I am thinking of your family at this time of sadness. My prayers and thoughts are with all of you.
Ron Bourne
November 7, 2007
Rock- my thoughts and prayers are with your family- May God the Father Almighty hold each of you in the palm of his hand -granting Peace, Comfort and Understanding to all.
Donna Small
November 7, 2007
Dear Rock and Mary Trent, Please accept my deepest sympathy, I know the pain of losing a parent.Aunt Bonita was a very special lady and will be greatly missed.May memories, good times and God's strength help ease your pain in the days ahead.
Donna Small Crowley
Jim Connell
November 7, 2007
Rock, Donna & Pebbles; I was saddened to hear about your loss. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all as you reflect upon Mrs. Smith's life and the legacy that she left each of you. May God bless you, and strengthen you in your time of grief.
Candy Turner
November 7, 2007
To the family of Bonnie Smith:
I met Bonnie while working in the real estate business. We had great conversations and laughs. Bonnie was a very strong lady who loved her family and friends. I will always remember her. Rest in peace my friend.
Sharon Jacbos
November 7, 2007
Aunt Bonita was loved by all of us and will be missed. Our prayers go out to our cousins. Sharon & Jake Jacobs, Rusty, Logan & Collan McDowell & Susan McDowell
Michelle Griggs
November 7, 2007
To the Smith Family: I have many fond memories-of Ms. Bonita and Mr. Billy Ray-the days spent at Southfork restaurant, riding at the farm on the horses-or being in the big house on the beach. I will be thinking of you during this time, and please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. My love to you all.
Jack & Linda Shaughnessy
November 7, 2007
Rock we are so sorry for you and your familys loss, are hearts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Rick Morgan
November 7, 2007
Rock and Mary Trent, my deepest sympathy for all of your family in the passing of your mother. May God comfort each of you in this trying time. God Bless..
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