David Weston | Michael Bright
K. Dwayne Adams | Johnny McKenney
Vincent Vinnie Griffith, II | Aubrey Myers, Sr.
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The family graciously acknowledges the many
comforting words, expressions of kindness, monetary
and food donations, cards, time, flowers and donations
to the Alzheimers Association during this time of
bereavement. They would like to extend a special
thanks to X traordinary Care Personal Care Home
and Helping Hands Hospice. May God richly bless all
of you.
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HOMEGOING CELEBRATION FOR
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SUNRISE SUNSET
JANUARY 6,1942 AUGUST 14, 2019
FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 2019
11:00 AM.
HAMMOND GROVE WORD POWER MINISTRY
214 W. FIVE NOTCH ROAD
NORTEI AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA
DR.BOBBY G. HANKERSON, PASTOR PRESIDING
REVEREND ANTHONY RAY - OFFICIATING
Ms. Annie Pearl Blanchard Smith, a long-time resident of
Aiken, South Carolina and Augusta, Georgia, moved on
to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 14, 2019, at
Doctors Hospital in Augusta, Georgia.
She was born on January 6,1942, in North Augusta, South
Carolina to the late Leonard Blanchard and the late Fannie
Julia Nichols Blanchard.
She accepted Jesus as her Lord and Savior at an early age,
at Old Hammond Grove Baptist Church in North Augusta,
South Carolina. During her lifetime, she was a member
of several churches to include Old Hammond Grove
Baptist Church, New Zion Hill Baptist Church (Augusta,
Georgia), Fairview Missionary Baptist Church (Augusta,
Georgia) and Good Shepherd Baptist Church (Augusta,
Georgia). She served as a devoted member of each churchs
choir and she was a member of the Deaconess Ministry and
the Youth Choir Director at Fairview Missionary Baptist
Church.
Ms. Pearl, as she was lovingly known, received her
Cosmetology Degree from Aiken Technical College in 1971
and worked as a Cosmetologist for over thirty-five years
in the Augusta Area. Ms. Pearl loved singing, writing
poetry and songs, socializing, and teaching her craft. She
had a great since of humor, loved to laugh and loved trying
new restaurants and foods - she was the original Foodie,
enjoying not only the taste of food but also the beauty
and presentation. Ms. Pearl leaves a legacy of advocating,
supporting and encouraging the success and advancement
of women and social equality for all.
She is survived by: sons, Melvin (Linnette) Smith of
Hephzibah, GA and Minister Felix Smith (Crystal) of
Anderson, SC; daughter, Vonda (Darrell) Smith of Delray
Beach, FL; several loving and adoring grandchildren; and a
host of other relatives and friends.

We shall not have sorrow for your passing, but sorrow
for our loss. We will remember your beautiful face and
the smile that could light up a thousand rooms. We will
remember your strength and your resilience. Thank
you for teaching us, it is not the tragedy in our lives
that shape who we are, but the journey back from that
tragedy that defines us.
You made us laugh, you made us mad, you made us
proud, and sometimes you made us sad; but in ah there is
and never will be doubt of your love for us, for that, you
were never afraid to share. You would always say, God
is good and I am not afraid. Therefore, we will rejoice in
your life and what you have taught us and rejoice in your
rest in the Lords peace. As your new journey begins, we
say goodbye, Ms. Pearl.
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Love Your Children,
Melvin, Felix
Memorial gifts can be made on behalf of Annie Pearl Smith to:
The Alzheimers Association at www.als.org
Checks Payable to:
The Alzheimers Association, 106 SRP Drive, Suite A, Evans, GA 30809
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Prelude.........................................Soft Music
Processional
Scriptures
Old Testament...........Reverend Vincent Griffith
Pastor, Universal Ministries Christian Fellowship Church | Augusta, GA
New Testament...........Reverend Tommy Stanford
Pastor, Mars Hill Baptist Church j Greenwood, SC
Prayer........v................Reverend Mark Gibson, Sr.
Pastor, Emmanuel Faith Tabernacle Christian Center, Grovetown, GA
Selection......................Emmanuel Faith Tabernacle
Christian Center Choir
Poem
Vonda Smith
Remarks (Please Limit to Two Minutes)
As A Friend.......................Frances Wakefield
As A Choir Member...................Thelma White
As A Personal Care Home Resident.... Elder Alice Stafford
As A Family Member..................Lottie M. Jones
Obituary................................Read Silently
Announcements
and Acknowledgements........................Dr. Sharon Ray
Selection.......................Emmanuel Faith Tabernacle
Christian Center Choir
Eulogy ...!..V..rr^c/^W....Reverend Anthony Ray
Tabernacle Baptist Church, Augusta, GA
Recessional
Interment..............................Hammond Grove
Word Power Ministry Cemetery
Hammond Grove Word Po'
er Ministry Fellowship Hall