6/ 14/1954

212/2007

Blood

Life Reflections
On June 14, 1954, a little girl, Adonia Mayette, came into the lives o f Paul Lawrence Dunbar Smith and Lee Eloise Smith. Although they already had two little girls, the Lord gave them one more to complete their special littlefamily. From the beginning, Donie, as it was decided that she would be called, was a great bundle ofjoy. She wasfull o f life and hadjust that little hint o f mischief, keeping the housefull of laughter. The radiance o f her personality provided an encouraging touch to the lives ofpeople she met
Donie attended Lafayette Elementary school and Grahman Middle School in Centerville, Illinois. As a student, she sang in the choir, was on the varsity cheerleading squad, the drama club, and numerous other extra-curricular activities. She graduatedfrom Hughes-Quinn Junior High and East Saint Louis
Senior High Schools, respectively. Donie then attended and graduatedfrom The Automation Technology Center in Saint Louis, Missouri. Following the spiritual guidance o f her parents, Donie received Christ as her personal savior. She was baptized and became a dedicated member o f thefamily church, Shiloh
Missionary Baptist Church, East Saint Louis, Illinois. She was active in the Sunday School, Junior Choir, and Usher Board. She continued working in the church after moving to The Twin Cities o f Minneapolis-Sk Paul, Minnesota where she worshipped with New Hope and Seven Star Baptist Churches. Donie, as most members o f the Smith family, was musically inclined, and developed into a gifted choir director. She served as Choir Directorfor several churches in the Twin Cities and was also the Chapter Representativefor the Saint Paul Chapter o f The James Cleveland Gospel Music Workshop ofAmerica. She held several positions, workingfor a number o fyears at West Publications as a researcher. Thejob which brought her the most satisfaction was that o f Child Protection Shelter provider for the state ofMinnesota. She provided emergency loving carefor over 1,000 children and was a member o f the Minnesota Foster Care Associates. Donie fs life was an effectual one to those she met,
leaving a positive influence with a hint o f humor
Donie fs family who will cherish her memory includes two daughters, Tanika J. West and Shawnta L. MacGoodwin along with one son, DeAngelo D. MacGoodwin, all of
Lexington, SC; two grandchildren, Adonia Thomaiya and Markea Hargrove o f Lexington, SC; two sisters Minister Rosemary Smith Griffin o fAugusta, GA and Wanda L. Smith o f Orangeburg, SC; three nieces, Kyoka T. Smith, Tyrisha C. Smith, and Allayha E. Smith o f Orangeburg, SC; one grand niece, KaTerra M. Smith o f Orangeburg, SC; two brothers-in-law, Grant C. West (Sharon) o f Woodberry, MN and Barry J. West of Albuquerque, NM; Mother-in-law, Mrs. Corrinne V. Middleton-West o fSaint Paul, MN; four aunts, Mrs. Georgia Smith Munn, Mrs. Roxie W. Smith, Mrs. Ethel M. Smith o f Saint Paul, MN and Mrs. Louise Smith o f Waukegan, IL; one special uncle, Willis C. Smith o f Waukegan, IL; two brother-cousins Elder Willis A. Young (Patricia), Michael Donnell Smith (Annie),;four sister-cousins Catherine Ellis (Tony) o f California, Helen Thul, Minneapolis, Minister Arlethea McColl o fSaint Paul, MN, Ann Linnere o fMinneapolis and a host o f special cousins(each one
special in their own particular way); a special God-son, Marvin Hargrove of Lexington, SC.; special adopted children, Mniokhi Sims-Brewton, and Lawrence Brewton o f Rock Hill, SC, the love o f her life, Thomas A. West, Jr. and a host of loving
friends.

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Pastor Rummey Patterson. Presiding

Prelude Musicians

Processional

Song of Praise................... .........``Blessed Assurance"...................... Congregation

Scriptures:

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Old Testament........ ....... Psalms 37:22-26............... Bishop Alex Alexander

New Testament....... .......Hebrews 13:1-6...................... Pastor Charles Gill

Prayer................................ ...........................................................Pastor Carl Walker

Music................................ .........................................Combined Community Choir

Remarks............................ .................................................Reverend Abe McCarty Marilyn Campbell

Musical Tribute................. ...........................................................The Smith Family

Silent Reading

Acknowledgements........... ................................................................ Rochelle Ford

Music................................ ........................................ Combined Community Choir

Eulogy............................... .................................................Pastor Thelma Buckner

Music

Benediction

Recessional

INTERMENT Elmers Hurst Cemetery
St. Paul, Minnesota

Message for Thom
No matter where you go, No matter what you do, No matter what you hear. & No matter How you feel
about someone else. I know
you love me, & you took your vowes as
serious as I did., Until Death do us part
Adonia
To my FAVORITE Cousin -
I love you and miss you! You are my favorite because you loved me when I was unloveable. You believed in me when I didn't believe in myself. You understood me, when everyone just couldn't figure me out (even my own self, sometimes). You were there for me when I thought I could do it on my own.
I rejoice knowing you're in the Savior's arms! Yet, I have only thing to be sad about... I wonder if you know how much I love you! I don't know that I could ever tell how much you meant to me. But right now, I just want to thank you for being you -
`cause there's nobody like my cousin, Donie.
Love you and I'll see you later,
Your little cousin, Christine
P.S. We were the " Taboo" champs, weren't we?

For Nika

Proverbs 22:6

Train ui> a child in the wav he should tra~



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And when he is old he will not depart from it.

For Tater

Proverbs 3:5-6

Trust in the LORD with all your

And lean not on your own

In all your ways acknowledge Him,

And He shall direct your paths.

For De
Proverbs 3:13 Happy is the man who finds wisdom, And the man who gains

For Adonia
Proverbs 31:30 a woman who fears the LORD, she
shall be praised. 3 1 Give her of the fruit of her
hands, And let her own works praise her
in the gates.

TO OUR DEARLY BELOVED MOTHER Adonia Smith- JVest
FROM YOUR LOVING CHILDREN
Tanika, Shawnta, DeAngelo
You Never Can Tell You never can tell when you send a word
Like an arrow shot from a bow By an archer blind, be it cruel or kind,
Just where it may chance to go. It may pierce the breast of your dearest friend,
Tipped with its poison or balm, To a stranger's heart in life's great mart
It may cany its pain or its calm.
You never can tell when you do an act Just what the result will be.
But with even cert ] on are B Thouuh the her- est}ou rr.~} Each kindly act is an acorn arcprea In God's products e s ; ...
You may not know bu: me tree shan grow With shelter for those who toil.
You can never tell what your thoughts will do In bringing you hate or love,
For thoughts are things, and their airy wings Are swifter than carrier doves.
They follow the law of the universe, Each thing must create its kind,
And they speed o'er the track to bring you back Whatever went out from your mind.
Author Unknown
God loves you and we do too.

"FALLING TEAR DROPS"

I S H E D TEARS FOR MY SOUL BECA USE I LOST

MY BEST FRIEND. THE ONE / COULD DEPEND ON

THROUGH THICK AND THIN. MY COMFORTER, YOU

WERE NOT ONLY MY MOTHER YOU WERE MY

HERO,

MY SOUL,

MY JOY,MY

EVERYTHING.YOUDIDN

THIS WORLD BUT YOU GAVE ME A BETTER LIFE BY CHOOSING ME WITH

OUT THINKING TWICE AND WITHOUT YOU I'M INCOMPLETE BUT AS LIFE

GOES ON I 'LL LEARN TO STRIVE ON MY OWN JUST LIKE YOU WANTED ME

TO. I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU AND THE THINGS YOU DID TO MAKE ME

LAUGH. YOUR DISCIPLINE TECHNIQUES MAKES ME UNIQUE WHICH

MAKES ME THE PERSON I AM. YOU'RE A BREATH TAKEN REFLECTION OF

GODS CREATION OF A GOOD MOTHER. YOU'RE A BEAUTIFUL FLOWER

THAT GOD PICKED FOR HIS GARDEN AND EVEN THOUGH YOU ARE GONE

AWAY YOU ARE IN A BETTER PLACE AND I HOPE TO SEE YOUAGAIN

SOMEDAY!

LOVE ALWAYS

SHAWNTA

"MOMMA LOVE"

THERE'S TIMES WHEN KIDS OR ANYONE TREAT THEIR MOTHERS LIKE SHE DOES NOT MATTER. BUT I AM NOT GOING TO LIE, I DID THE SAME BUT I WAS ALWAYS THERE FOR MY MOTHER. I KNOW I WAS NOT THE BEST SON, BUT I REALLY LOVED YOU AND I'M THANKFUL THAT YOU TOOK ME IN AND GAVE ME A BETTER LIFE AND MORE FAMILY TO LOVE AND CARE
FOR ME. I WAS REALLY THINKING ABOUT YOU WHEN THINGS WENT DOWN AND YOU WERE ALWAYS THERE FOR ME WHEN I GOT IN TROUBLE AT SCHOOL. YOU ALWAYS TOLD ME TO DO BETTER AND TRY YOUR BEST.
AND I THANK YOU FOR THAT BECAUSE YOU COULD HABE NOT CARED ABOUT IT AND LEFT IT AT THAT. I THANK YOU FOR SHOWING ME THE RIGHT WAY TO BE A BETTER MAN AND A SMARTER SON AND I LOVE YOU MOMM,
THANK YOU!

LOVE ALWAYS

DEANGELO

Sometimes sisters click in a way that goes beyond just being related. They become each other's support system, ally, and confidante-
other words they become the best kind o ffriends. That's how we saw each other. Funny, when we were together, it wasju st like when we were little girls again in the house with Mama and Daddy. A s we grew up, you were our best cheerleader, our best supporter and defender. We were happy that you knew that you could count on us. The most difficult part o f being your sister was that we could not make you well again. So. we did our best to comfort you when you
were going through tough times and prayed it wouldn't be so difficult. O f course, we didn't wantyou to go, but God knew that you were tired. Girl, you know that we're gonna miss you. But we will go on and do our best. Every time we sing, preach, or pray, we know that you and your daddy will have the biggest smile. A nd your mama will gently look and say there are my girls. Sometimes she will look at you and daddy and shake her head just like she used to when you actedju st like hint You know you did! Although, you are not physically
here, you will never leave us. We love you.
Rosie and Wanda

Choirs and Musical Directors
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Male Cousins
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Female Cousins
Final Arrangements Entrusted To Simmons Funeral Home of Orangeburg
907 Russell Street Orangeburg, South Carolina 29115
(803) 534-2646 Paul A. Simmons, Founder and President
Estes Funeral Home (Minneapolis, Minnesota)

I f you

wereable to ask how she be

she would reply and say

" Don't cryfor me, cause Donie is

Donie isfree in her spirit, she's free in her mind. She isfree to walk and talk with Jesus, all the time.

Donie isfree in her heart, She 's free in her soul she is nowfree to walk the streets ofgold.

Donie isfree from the troubles of this world. She is nowfree to walk through the gates o fpearls.

Donie isfree from suffering, hurt, andpain. She's free for the Master has called her name.

Donie is now free to go where Angels go. She's free to be in heaven's flow.

written by : Ernestine C. Smith-Greeai
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