Acknowledgements It is with grateful hearts that we acknowledge the many cards, calls, visits, acts of kindness and many other courtesies extended during our time of bereavement. We humbly say "Thank You", for our lives have been touched and comforted by your efforts. Please keep us in your prayers in the weeks and months ahead. The Family of the late Mildred Smith Brightwell Pallbearers Grandchildren and Nephews Mildred (Smith) Brightwell Born: November 1, 1947 Celebrated life through June 7, 2015 Flower bearers Grandchildren and Nieces Gregory B. Levett Funeral Home Scottdale, Georgia June 13, 2015 11am Ebenezer Baptist Church 5486 Stillhouse Road Stone Mountain, Georgia 30083 Reverend H. Charles Canty Jr., Pastor "And now these three remain: Faith, Hope and Love. But the greatest of these is LOVE. 1 Cor. 13:13 NIV" Obituary After an extended illness, On June 7, 2015 Sunday, God in his infinite wisdom quietly closed the eyes of our beloved relative and friend, Mildred Smith Brightwell. Mildred was the daughter of the late Roger and Thelia Durden Smith of Dekalb County. Mildred was born 1110111947 and departed this life on Sunday June 7, 2015 at her residents. Mildred attended Dekalb County Public School system and graduated from high school. At a young age she married her sweetheart James E. Brightwell during the month of July 1968. To this union of forty six years four children were born: Anthony (Latasha) Brightwell, Sheila Brightwell, Darrell Brightwell, and Maria Brightwell all of Decatur, Georgia. She have two sisters: Elaine (Marshall-deceased) Mcintosh and Tonie Smith. Four brothers: Marvin (Nickname-Chin) Smith, Willie (Dale) Smith, Eric Smith, Levonzo (Nickname-Tuna) Smith. A host of Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, and extended family and friends. Mildred was a very quiet and soft spoken person but do not be fooled Mildred had a way of asking questions and gathering information. She was very observant and from her window view she enjoyed looking out at the world and enjoyed the natural light and breezes. She never shared her thoughts or raised her voice, but you knew that she had something on her mind. On Sunday morning the breeze blew though her window and softly called her name Mildred answered with her shy smile. Yes, we will miss her, but that smile and quite laugh will always linger in our hearts. THE ORDER OF SERVICE Officiating ............... ..... ....... ....Rev. Ralph Thomas Processional...................................Soft music Scripture Readings............... .. .... .. ....Deacon Larry Martin Old Testament New Testament Prayer .............................................. Pulpit Selection .. .......... .............................Atrina Smith Reflections ........................... .... Darrell Brightwell Selection.. ..... .... .................. . ... Mary Brightwell Eulogy ...............................................Rev. Ralph Thomas Temple of Truth Riverdale, Georgia Acknowledgements/Recessional . ...Gregory B. Levetts staff Interment Hillandale Memorial Gardens 6201 Hillandale Drive Lithonia Georgia 30058 Lunch and Greetings will be held in the Fellowship Hall at Ebenezer Baptist Church