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