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Lauren Smart Obituary

Lauren Shannon Brown Smart - SAVANNAH - Lauren Shannon Brown Smart passed away Saturday, June 7, 2014, at age 34. Heaven has gained a beautiful soul and those of us left behind on earth are full of sadness and loss. Lauren loved life, adventure, and the sand beneath her feet; but most of all, she loved her children, Brayden and Phoenix, more than anything. Lauren had tremendous energy and everyone around her could feel her presence when she entered the room; she was so full of life and magnetism and could draw one into her sphere and we were better because of it. Lauren also strived to better herself through education and received an Associate Degree in Marketing from Savannah Technical College and then a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice from Savannah State University. Lauren is preceded in death by paternal Grandparents; Henry Jerry Brown and Bernadine Osborne Brown; maternal Grandmother, Myrtle Randall Cox; Uncle, Gerald Winford Eddins, Sr. and Cousin, Paul Evan Bryan. Lauren was a wonderful and loving mother and leaves behind: Sons, Brayden and Phoenix Smart; Parents, Barry and Sunni Brown; Grandfather, Louis E. Cox; Brother, Brandon Brown; Nephews, Colby and Tyler Brown; Aunts, Geraldine Brown Eddins, Mickey (Lynn) Boyles, Randi (Steven) Bryan and Cathy Brown; Uncles, William Bubba (Dee) Brown, Ronnie (Connie) Brown; Cousins, Aaron (Leigh Elizabeth) Bryan, Jason (Mandy) Boyles, Jeffrey (Christy) Boyles, Jay Brown, Kiley (Braun) Sheppard, Danny Brown, Hope Brown, Paul (Christy) Brown, Gerald (Kay) Eddins, Jr., Mike Eddins, Richard (Cathy) Eddins, Steve (Rebecca) Eddins, Brian Eddins and special Daughter-in-law Nancy Newlands Brown. The funeral service will be held 1:00 p.m., Saturday, June 14, 2014 at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church. The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the church prior to the service. Interment will follow in the Greenwich Section of Bonaventure Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Lauren's children, Brayden and Phoenix, C/O Sundra Brown at any First Chatham Bank location. A smile only lasts a few minutes but the memory of it lasts forever. Please sign our online guestbook at www.foxandweeks.com Savannah Morning News June 14, 2014 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at savannahnow.com/obituaries.

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Published by Savannah Morning News from Jun. 10 to Jun. 14, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
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Sandy Stewart

June 5, 2020

I loved that child like one of my own. So many good times!

moran myatt

June 29, 2014

Mr. & Mrs. Brown & Brandon, I'm so sorry for yalls loss! I just recently heard what happened from Carmen Baker! Lauren,Carmen,& I were very good friends. as children! Yalls family will be in mine & my families prayers!
!Moran Myatt

June 27, 2014

Dear Barry, Sunni, and Brandon,
Words cannot adequately express the heartfelt sorrow and devastating pain that you must feel in the tragic loss of your precious daughter, Lauren. My heart and prayers go out to you as you try to find peace and comfort in your memories of such a beautiful free spirit, always full of laughter, and was a good sister to Brandon. Keeping your family in my prayers, Andrea Smith

June 19, 2014

Prayers for your family

Craig Hughes

June 17, 2014

Dear Sunni and Barry, We were so shocked to hear of your loss. We pray that you would know the peace that only our Lord can give as you mourn Lauren. We will continue to keep you and the rest of your family in our prayers. God Bless You.

June 17, 2014

Sunni and Barry..Please accept our prayers for you loss.....Vicki and Art Worden

June 16, 2014

Dear Barry and Sunni and Family, We just now heard about your loss, and are so very sorry. Most Sincerely, Dana and Jay Yeckley

June 16, 2014

Sunni and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. Sharon Bullard

June 15, 2014

May God guide you through this difficult time. Sorry for the loss of such a wonderful woman. Memories are precious and hold them close to your heart.

June 15, 2014

To the Smart Family
We are so sorry for your loss. Please know Compassionate Friends Savannah is here to support you. We are a group of parents who have lost children of any age from any cause.

When you are feeling up to it, please view our website at TCFSavannah.com or call Debbie at 812-249-5452. We would love to support you through this ordeal.

Debbie and Mark Rambis

Billy Williams

June 15, 2014

Lauren will always be remembered for her bright smile and contagious laugh, your family will be in my prayers, I'm so sorry for your loss.

June 14, 2014

My condolence to the Smart Family. May the God of all comfort sustain you during this difficult time. -Isaiah 61:1,2
-Catherine

Duke Jenkins

June 14, 2014

My family would like to send prayers to your family at this time. Weep now for Lauren, however joy always follows. We will always remember your love one Lauren. Peace be with you. From Duke and Sonya

June 14, 2014

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
We are here for you.
Leck and Sandy Stewart

June 13, 2014

Sunni and Barry I am so sorry for the loss of your precious daughter. May your heart heal in time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Pat & Mike Bolton

June 13, 2014

God bless this family!!

June 13, 2014

Praying that God will wrap you all in His loving arms through this troublesome time and always.

June 13, 2014

I Remember this beautiful vivacious little girl who grew into a beautiful vivacious woman. last time I saw her was at Patrick's wedding on the beach. She gave me a big hug and that wonderful smile. I'll treasure this memory. Sunni, Barry, Brandon, and her children, may God be with you and strengthen you with his loving care always. Mrs. Marilyn Neal and Family Ann,David,Connie,Jeff & Steve

Lesley Taylor, Principal

June 13, 2014

On behalf of the entire staff of May Howard Elementary School, we are saddened by the loss of our dear parent. We send our love to her children and family in this their time of loss. Please know that the May Howard staff have you in our thoughts and prayers.

Roger aa d Frances Butler

June 13, 2014

We are at such a loss for words. I pray that the warmth from God's loving arms wrapped around you will give you comfort and peace.

Debbie and Jim Shumans

June 13, 2014

Jim and I pray for your comfort during this sad time. We remember fondly the fun times on Van Nuys Blvd.

Harry & Mary Pitts

June 13, 2014

Barry and Sunni, Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Billy & Christi Smith

June 13, 2014

We will always love Lauren and always remember her beautiful spirit. May her memory live forever in all of our hearts.

Sue Rubine

June 12, 2014

Sunni and Barry, we are so very sorry for the loss of your beautiful Lauren. She is with our Lord and you will see her again. May God give you peace and strength in this time of sorrow. Sue and Tony Rubine

June 12, 2014

Barry and Sunni, So sorry for this terrible loss- a precious life snatch away much too soon. Your entire family is in our prayers.

Vernon & Brenda West(Laura Eddins' parents)
Columbus, Ga.

April Smith

June 12, 2014

Prayers your next journey is a peaceful one! Godspeed Lauren Brown! ?????

Angela Miller

June 11, 2014

You will be greatly missed Lauren.

Angela Miller

June 11, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with her family, friends and especially her children. Lauren was such a good whole hearted person. She will be greatly missed.

Angie Anderson

June 11, 2014

Fly high Angel

Michael Fillingim

June 11, 2014

My prayers are with Lauren and her children, as well as her entire family. May God be with them and help them through this horrible loss of a precious life!

Carole Paul

June 11, 2014

My heart breaks for your family . Carole Paul

Laura Fillingim-Chandler

June 11, 2014

When Lauren was with my son, Rusty, I enjoyed spending time with all of them. I really enjoyed babysitting for Brayden! My heart goes out to you and your family! Prayers are with all of you! May God and good memories help you in this very sad time!

Yolanda Jenkins

June 11, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family during this time and always.

angela Sheffield

June 11, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss. Met lauron a couple of times at my sons house, he did their work on their vehicles. She was a beautiful and very friendly person. You are in my prayers. May God give you the strength to get through this. God Bless

June 11, 2014

I worked with Lauren while she was employed with the city, her humorous disposition, and laugh will be missed.
We're so sorry, for her family's loss.
Don sample

June 11, 2014

Sunni, Barry and Family,
I am a friend of randi and Stephen. I met you when Paul passed away. I spent time with Lauren that week and just loved her. I am heart broken for each of you. Please know that my prayers will be with you for many days to come.
Love,
Donna Ellis
The Woodlands,TX

June 10, 2014

We are deeply sorry for your loss. Lauren and I worked together while she was with the city. I used to tell her all the time that she reminded me of my sister and I think that's why she and I got along so well. She even looks like my sister. She was just like one of the guys. She used to raid my lunch box because she knew that I always had candy in it, half the time I would just give her all my sweets because at the time she was eating for two people. A very fun/loving woman to be around. I am heart broken for those boys and her family. She was one of a kind.

Mr.& Mrs. Larry Mansfield

June 10, 2014

Sunni and Barry, you have been in my thoughts and prayers constantly. Henry and I are so very sorry for your loss. I remember talking to you several times about Lauren and those precious grandchildren and how proud you were of them all. I can't imagine how devastated y'all must be. Again, we are sooooo sorry.. Henry and Sandy Meyers

June 10, 2014

I am so sorry for your lost. Lauren was a nice lady and will be missed. She always had a great smile and very kind to others.
Lewis Floyd

Stan Allen

June 10, 2014

Sunni and Barry, Bobbie and I are so sorry for your loss, Lauren was such a beautiful young Lady, God Bless you both.

Terri (Brown) & Mike Patillo

June 10, 2014

Barry and Sunni: We are so very sorry for your loss.
God Bless and keep you.

Darlene Shaw

June 10, 2014

We used to be neighbors with Lauren, in Richmond Hill, when we were kids. I am so sorry for your loss. She was always super sweet and fun to be around. My prayers are with your family.

April Smith

June 10, 2014

She was a beautiful soul! My heart goes out to her family and her 2 precious boys! Godspeed Sweetheart! ;-(

Heyward Gunn Kreutzer

June 10, 2014

Mr and Mrs Brown, I'm so sorry for your loss. As you know, Lauren was such a kind and wonderful person. She will be missed. Prayers are with you, and your family.

Evelyn Burke

June 10, 2014

Sunni and Barry, it seems like just yesterday when Danny, Kathleen, Lauren and Brandon were just kids growing up together in Cresthill. Larry and I are just devastated at your loss. We are terribly sorry and grieve for you.

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