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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