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Modist Smith Obituary
Mrs. Smith, widow of Bernard Smith, passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2009. Born in Swansea, she was the daughter of the late Russell R. Martin and Blanche Poole Martin. She was a longtime area resident, a member of West Columbia Pentecostal Holiness Church and the Sunshine Club. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, cooking, traveling and helping with church fundraisers. She loved being a grandmother. Modist was loved by her family and many friends.
Surviving are her daughters, Trena Williams Martinez of Tega Cay, Patsy A. Walker (Matt) of Elgin; sons, Benjamin Williams (Deborah) and Robert L. Williams (Liesl), all of Salley; ten grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; sisters, Shirley Martin Davis (Jimmy) of Pelion and Sherry Scott (Ray) of Aiken; brothers, Bruce Martin and Colin Martin, both of Perry and dear friend, Jerry Arnett of Salyersville, Kentucky. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Roland Martin and Billy Ray Martin.
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Memories and Condolences
for Modist Smith
Deborah Bellow
December 19, 2009
Mrs Modist had been an angel in disguise to our family during the past couple of years.I came to know Modist through my Uncle Jerry. My husband had been suffering with lung cancer for the
past year.Modist prayed for us daily and called to check on him often. My husband died last month.The day my my husband was dying she called me at the hospital and counseled me telling me that I had to let him go.She said they would probably be in Heaven together soon. Modist called to see if I was doing ok after the death of my husband.The last time she called she had just came home from the hospital that day. Modist always seemed to be thinking of others instead of herself. I only pray to be half the lady and Christian that she was.I have been tremendessly blessed of God to have known Modist as my friend. I pray God's blessings for her loved ones.
December 16, 2009
My dear friend ,Patsy and family .It was my pleasure to know and love Ms Modist. Heaven is a brighter place because she is there.
Clara Mize
Judy Hardee
December 16, 2009
Patsy,My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Marilyn Just
December 15, 2009
Modist was a beautiful lady. Her heart was filled with love and kindness. I was blessed to have known her. I will miss her very much. I wish to extend my sympathy to her family. She was someone special.
Faye Arnett
December 15, 2009
Wade and I extend our sympathy to Modist's family, and to say she was one of the best friends we have ever had. We will miss her so much, but we know she is in a better place and not sick any more.
Modist was a wonderful person who loved everyone and always told you and showed you in her own way, whether it be a gift or something she could do for you, that she loved you.
We have so many things to remember her for. She will always be remembered and loved by us.
She came straight from the hospital in S. C. to Georgia to attend Wade's 80th birthday party this year. She was amazing!
God needed another beautiful flower for his flower garden so he picked Modist.
Rev. & Mrs. H. Larry Jones
December 15, 2009
Linda and I would like to extend our love and our sympathy to each member of Mrs. Modist's family. Our prayers and our thoughts are with you.
Rev. H. Larry & Mrs. Linda S. Jones, Pastor
St. Paul Pentecostal Holiness Church
Swansea, South Carolina
Wanda Hilton
December 15, 2009
Mrs.Modist,I will miss you so much.I enjoyed being with you in the sunshine group at church.You were our 2009 Sunshine Queen and it just wont be the same without you.Tell Aunt Flora and Aunt Carrie Hello and I will see all of you when I get there.We were all blessed by having known all of you at West Columbia Church.
Elease Anderson
December 15, 2009
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
December 15, 2009
On Behalf of Living Wells Celebration Center we would like to extend our thoughts and prayers to the family and in loving memory we will be placing a Olive Tree in Eretz Yah, Israel in Ms. Modist's memory. We were blessed to have Ms. Modist's presence with us on many occasions and will always remember her wonderful "SMILE".
Living Wells Celebration Center, Orangeburg, South Carolina
Rita Hickey
December 15, 2009
We are going to miss her more than you could ever know. We came to know her through our brother Jerry and it seems as if she were always
family. She seemed to know when to reach out to anyone, whatever their
pain. She would call me often, late in the evening, and we would share
what was going on in our lives. She loved to hear stories about my pet
raccoon Violet. We'd laugh and laugh over these. Her faith in God was as strong as her faith in people. She was a true friend.
Rita A. Hickey
Jackson, Ky.
lesa blackmon
December 15, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Sybil Gleaton
December 15, 2009
Remembering you with love.
December 14, 2009
I'm so glad we had the opportunity to be with Miss Modist...what a lovely, caring lady. We are praying for you. Carol and Charles Leslie
(Jackson, TN)
Alan & Elaine Miller
December 14, 2009
To the Family. We all loved Modist. She was the sweetest, most wonderful Christian little lady and we will miss her so much. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
December 14, 2009
I can remember as a child playing in the little red house without a care in the world, I hope peace is with you. My prayers, thoughts, and sympathies as you the family gather your memories and move forward with living.
Vannette Walker Lewis, Salley, SC
Amy & Glenn Martin
December 14, 2009
Please accept our thoughts and prayers. I have been thinking of something Mrs. Modist told me not too long ago. She said, "It doesn't matter if I get sicker because if God heals me, it makes Him look better. And if I go to Heaven and get healed, that's even better. It's a win-win situation for me." She was such an inspiration. I know she is rejoicing spending Jesus' birthday with Him. She is beautiful, and was so very loved by all who knew her.
December 14, 2009
Our prayer's are with you in this time of sorrow, Cookie and Ray Dye, Maggie Valley, NC
Betsy Moorhead
December 14, 2009
Trena and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss and you are in my thoughts and prayers.
SHELBY AVERY
December 14, 2009
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH EACH OF AT THIS TIME.
MODIST WAS A WONDERFUL, THOUGHTFUL PERSON.
SHELBY AND KEITH AVERY (NORTH AUGUSTA,S.C.)
VIRGINIA ADAMS
December 14, 2009
YOU WILL BE MISSED SO MUCH MODIST.WE LOVE AND APPRECIATE YOU SO VERY MUCH...WITH LOVE VIRGINIA ADAMS,FLAVINA CHAVIS
CaNeisha & Sharon Jenkins
December 13, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.
The Staff of Thompson Funeral Home
December 14, 2009
Offering our deepest sympathies at this time.
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