In loving memory of Mrs. Nettie M. Smith, "a master teacher," October 6, 1934-April 19, 2000, Tuesday, April 25, 2000, 3:00 p.m., Belle Terrace Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), 2454 Golden Camp Road, Augusta, Georgia 30906, Rev. Melvin Lowry, Eulogy, pastor, Belle Terrace Presbyterian Church, Rev. John Ellis, officiating pastor, Christ Presbyterian Church

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Nettie M. Smith was born and grew up in Marks, Mississippi. She was Valedictorian of her graduating class at the Quitman County Industrial High School. Becoming a teacher was a dream that came true. Nettie was impressed with the teachers who taught her in elementary school. She set her heart on becoming an elementary school teacher.
After attending Natchez Junior College and Jackson State College in Mississippi, she began her teaching career at the Marks Industrial High School. On June 20, 1954, Nettie and Otis were united in holy matrimony. Of the union three children were born. In 1962, she and Otis moved to Atlanta. In 1963-1964, she taught at the Spelman College Pre-school; and 1964-1965, at the Jesse Mae Jones Elementary School.
In 1965, she and Otis arrived in Augusta (Otis had been called to the Christ Presbyterian Church), and taught at the Terrace Manor Elementary School. When Otis was called to active duty in 1966, she followed him to Fort Campbell, Kentucky, but returned to teach at Terrace Manor in 1967. She taught there until she joined Otis in Europe in 1970.
From 1970 through 1980, she was a dedicated mother, wife, and miliary companion. She supplemented her childrens education with travel in Germany, England, France, Belgium, Holland, Austria, Spain, Italy, Luxembourg, Berlin and the USA. She returned to Augusta in 1980 just in time to join the staff and teaching Family at the C. T. Walker Magnet School. The C. T. Walker experience allowed her to fulfill her dream ofmaking a total difference. She discovered at Walker the grade level and the professional atmosphere that allowed her to influence the students total learning experience. Therefore, there are students, parents, teachers, staffandfamily who will readily testify that Nettie was truly a "Master Teacher ".
Survivors include her husband, Retired Chaplain Otis A. Smith; two daughters, AdrienneL. of Columbia, SC, Mia C.; and son, Patrick A. ofAugusta; three sisters, Jean Lomax and Minnie L. Montgomery of Memphis, and Arminuar Dodson of Crenshaw; an adopted sister Dandy Taylor of Savannah; two brothers, J.D. McQueter of Memphis and Charles E. Webb of Atlanta; five grandchildren, Kalayoua, Christopher, Kaylon, Kathryne and Kegan; a host of nephews, nieces and cousins.

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