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Mary Smith Obituary
Mrs. Smith, 89, a native of Jackson County, was born on May 5, 1916, the daughter of the late John T. and Ada O. Hale of the Attica community. She was the widow of George W. Smith and the mother of Anthony L. Smith, both of whom preceded her in death. Mrs. Smith is survived by her son, George W. Smith, Jr., his wife Nancy and a daughter, Evelyn Martin, her husband, Douglas, and daughter-in-law, Julie Massey Smith, all of Athens. She is also survived by two grandsons, Douglas Tyson Martin of Madison County and Jared Martin of Indianapolis, Indiana, four great grandchildren, sisters Jeanette Butler and Virginia Hale, and a number of brother and sister-in-laws, nieces. and nephews.
She was a long time and faithful member of Stevens Grove Baptist Church, Lexington as well as of the Holly Elders of Green Acres Baptist Church. She had been a resident of the Athens rea for 50 years. Olivia was tried from the Clarke County School District having worked in the lunch room at Cedar Shoals High School for a number of years.
Visitation will be Friday evening from 7:00 until 9:00 p.m. at Lord and Stephens, EAST. Funeral services will be Saturday afternoon, 2:00 p.m. at Stevens Grove Baptist Church, Lexington, with Rev. John II McPherson officiating. Pallbearers will be Harold Butler, Wayne Butler, Bill Smith, James Smith, Wallace Woods, Sammie Woods, and Robert Long. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
Memorial may be made to Prospect United Methodist Church, 334 Prospect Church Road, Athens, GA 30607, Stevens Grove Baptist Church, 707 Stevens Grove Church Road, Lexington, GA 30648, or Gideons International, P.O. Box 15, Athens, GA 30603 in lieu of flowers.
Lord and Stephens, EAST, is in charge of arrangements.
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Molly Morris
July 18, 2005
We are very sorry to hear of Mrs.Smith's passing, our thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends.
Todd, Molly, Lily and Maggie Morris
Gail and Emmett Robertson
July 18, 2005
Evelyn, George and family,
We are so sorry about Olivia. Mama called me but I had a bad gum infection and was not able to go to the funeral. I know we are all getting older but it's sad when I think about how most of the Hale's are gone now. Doesn't seem that long ago when we were children and now look how many family members we've lost through the last 20 years or so.
I guess we should all practice the saying - "don't cry because it's over - smile because it happened" - but that is hard to do.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
Gail and Emmett Robertson
Dan & Charlene Christian
July 18, 2005
George, we were so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother, our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Bill, Robin & Lauren Patton
July 17, 2005
You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this time. Aunt Olivia was a sweet person and we know that she will be missed by many.
Trudy Stiber
July 15, 2005
Ms. Smith was a wonderful lady -- my granddaughter and I enjoyed meeting her on our walks in the neighborhood and truly miss her.
Wendell & Betty Dawson
July 15, 2005
-To: George, Nancy and Smith Family
We extend our sympathy to you in the loss of "Ms" Oliva. As friends of George and Nancy, we have had several occasions to meet Mrs. Smith over the years. She was always kind and friendly and met us with a smile.
Mrs. Smith was faithful to her church and friends. She leaves a tremendous legacy.
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Robert Hale
July 15, 2005
Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time of loss and rememberance of Olivia
Carroll and Sue Patton and Family
July 15, 2005
We are very sorry to hear about Mrs. Smith. She was our neighbor for many years, and we were blessed to know her. We will always remember her warm smile and friendliness. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Ruth & Mike Leadley
July 15, 2005
Miss Olivia will certainly be missed by everyone. She was a dear lady and she always had a beautiful smile and such a sweet personality that made you want to call her friend. I know Stevens Grove Church family will all miss her.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Homes East Chapel
July 15, 2005
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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