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Miracle "Mella Yella" Smith

Miracle Smith Obituary

SMITH Miracle "Mella Yella" Smith, was born June 23, 2007 to Torie Smith and Alpha Cedan, on September 16, 2009 at her home, while asleep in her father's arms an angel came to take her to heaven, at the tender age of 2. Miracle was well known and loved around the city. Preceded in death by her grandparents, Tom Cedan and Lucy Jackson. Left to cherish precious memories are her parents; siblings: Diamond, Malika and Na'eema Smith and Darrick Collins, Jr.; grandparents, Renaldo Gettridge, Sr. and Shirley Smith; aunts and uncles, Mary Jackson, Renaldo Gettridge, Jr., Kichwea, Mizani, Amin and Zamani Johnson, a host of cousins and friends who truly loved her. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to the Home going Celebration of Miracle's life at Charbonnet-Labat-Glapion Funeral Home, 1615 St. Philip St.----10:00 AM on Saturday September 26, 2009. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Visitation 8:30 AM in the Family Center Traditional Jazz Funeral. CHARBONNET-LABAT-GLAPION 581-4411

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Published by The Times-Picayune on Sep. 25, 2009.

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Jean-Farere Dyer

September 30, 2009

The office of Dr. Jean-Farere Dyer would like to send our deepest condolences to Mr. Alpha Cedan and family during the time of lost. You are in our prayers may God Bless you

Myanka, Lyndell, yonnie, paw, Lamaiah and panu

September 28, 2009

To Mommy and 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. MIRACLE


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

Morris And Doris Ann Bowser Jr.

September 26, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Cheryl Gettridge-Steele

September 26, 2009

Torie, we are saddened to hear of the passing of your little one. Our prayers and heartfelt sympathy are with you and the family. Keep your mind stayed on Jesus. Love you all. Aunt Cheryl Gettirdge-Steele & Family

Gertrude Celius

September 25, 2009

I will Keep you in my prayers your grandma Gertrude Celius

Kashanda Pellerin

September 25, 2009

I will keep you in my prayers sorry to hear about your lose
your Cousin Kashanda

Cynthia Reed

September 25, 2009

I will Keep you in my prayers
Your Nanny Cynthia 504-235-1311

Vickie Horton

September 25, 2009

Cousin, I want to say we love you with all our heart and you all are in our hearts and prayers From: Your family
the Barley's

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