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In Loving Memory of
Minnie M. Smith
September 5, 1942 - February 19, 2003
Let not your heart be troubled; Ye believe in God believe also in me. In my Fathers
House are many mansions; if it were not so 1 would have told you.
John 14; 1
Minnie M. Smith was born to the late David McClain and Laurie McClain in Claxton,
Georgia on September 5, 1942.
She attended local public schools of Claxton, Georgia, and graduated from Evans County
High School in 1961. She also attended Madame Cargo Cosmetology School (Master
Cosmetologist), Savannah Technical School (Clothing and Textiles Management &
Certified Nursing Assistant) and later received a Bachelor of Science (Dietetics and
Institutional Management) degree from Savannah State College now Savannah State
University.
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She was joined in holy matrimony to the late Rufus L. Smith'. To this union two children
were born.
She worked for Dr. Curtis Hanes in Claxton for 10 years, a Master Cosmetologist,
Savannah Womens Clinic Brawner, Dekle & Angel for 16 years and Candler Advantage
until her health failed.
At an early age she was baptized at St. John Baptist Church in Claxton, Georgia were she
served on the Usher Board. At a later date she Joined Little Bryant Baptist Church were
she was a member of the Senior Choir, Sunday School Teacher and BTU. In 1982 she
became a member of St. John Baptist Church were she was a faithful member of the
Porter Ambassador Sunday School Class, Minnie Bowman Senior Mission, Senior Choir,
Mission in Action, and New Discover Bible Study were she served until her health failed
her.
On Wednesday, Febmary 19, 2003 she was called from labor to reward.
She leaves to cherish her memory; a son, Greg (Wendy) Smith; a daughter, Sharon V.
Smith; mother, Laurie McClain, Claxton, Georgia; two sisters, Versie (Donald) DuPont;
Pennie M. (Larry) Mobley; three brothers, Charlester McClain, Redland, California;
Aaron (Helen) McClain, Wichita, Kansas; David (Ameatha) McClain; two aunts, Jessie
Kyles, Sarah Badger, Claxton, Georgia; a grandson, Amari James Smith, a step
granddaughter, Charmaine Brown, two step great grandchildren, Tamia & Tarik Brown;
special niece and nephews, Versonya DuPont, Leonard (Nikki) DuPont and Dwyane
DuPont; godchildren, Dwyane DuPont, Craig Smith, California, Sophronia (Vincent)
Riley, Germany, George (Pam)Cummings and numerous other relatives and friends.
Order of Service
Prelude / Last Glance
Processional
Selection.....................................
Scripture:
Old Testament.................................
New Testament.................................
Prayer........................................
Solo..........................................
Poem..........................................
Solo..........................................
Reflections...................................
Solo..........................................
Remarks: Limited to 3 minutes
Friend...........................
Friend...........................
Co-Worker........................
Church Member....................
Acknowledgements..............................
Selection.....................................
Words of Comfort..............................
Benediction
...St. John Baptist Church
.........Elder Frank Ellis
Rev. Adegbowe Adeyemo
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.........Dea. Edgar Sams
....Yevette Chaplin-Riley
..............Karen Kelly
...Minister Vernice Chaplin
.........Son & Daughter
.......Anthony Kennedy
..............Emma Carr
..........William Frazier
...........Rose Campbell
......Dea. Donald Dupont
........Cynthia Heywood
....St. John Baptist Church
....Rev. Matthew S. Brown
Repass immediately after service at the Social Hall (St. John Baptist Church)
A REAL WOMAN
With wooing whispers.
With wonderfully worn wealth,
I adore you for your beauty
And every sound of your breath.
Outstanding in every way.
You are beyond any test.
There is no limit to what you can
Do when you are at your very best.
Mother of all men
Making men more mature
I am forever grateful for your patience.
And your willingness to endure.
Ever caring, elastic love.
Elevating the worlds compassion.
You have the capacity to love unlimited.
In many forms, and many fashions.
Never gone, always near me.
Never leaving me alone.
I Love you Woman. You are
Always with me, keeping my
House a happy home.
Dedicated to
Minnie M. Smith
God son Dwayne
Im Free
Dont grieve for me, for now Im free
Im following the path God laid for me.
I took his hand when I heard him call,
I turned my back and left it aU.
I could not stay another day.
To laugh, to love, to work, or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way.
Tfound that place at the close of day.
If my parting has left a void.
Then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss.
Oh yes, these things, I too, will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow. .
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My lifes been full. Ive savored much.
Good friends, good times, a loved ones touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief.
Dont lengthen it now with undue grief;
Lift up your heart and share with me.
God wanted me now; HE SET ME FREE!
Sharons Poem

We Love You MOM !!
Miss you Grandmother
So comes the days
The months and the years....
Even so quickly comes
My fresh tears. -
While thinking of the wonderful
Times spent with you....
Why, we even shared,
A friendship too!
I know that
WeTl never forget you....
And Im thankful
That our love was so tme.
Please continue to watch over
Us while we continue to
Strive to be our best
by Martha Duke Manley
Love your grandchildren
Acknowledgements
The family of the late Minnie M. Smith would like to express our sincere appreciation
and heartfelt thanks for all acts of love, prayers, visits, cards, phone calls and concern
during her illness and our bereavement. We would like to give special thanks to Vernice
Chaplin, Dr. John Dekle, Dr. Michael Nash, Dr. Lawrence Lynch, Timothy Synder, Dr.
Michael Wilkowski, Dr. Mitchell Rosner, Dr. Stephen Morris, Dr. Roy Baker, Dr.
Richard Bodziner, Dr. Steven Carpenter, Dr. Clyde Olson, Minnie Bowman Senior
Mission, Coastal Dialysis, Memorial Medical Center, and Care One, Pauline Gordon
Personal Care Home.
Flower Bearers
New Discovery Bible Study & Mission in Action
Final Rites
The Committal, Invaultment and Final Prayer
Jerusalem Baptist Church, Groveland Cemetery
Groveland, GA
Sidney A. Jones Funeral Home
Savannah, GA 31401
Pallbearers
Cedric Beamon
Larry Jones
Johnny Clemons
Bernard Finch
Donald DuPont
Bruce Smith