Celebrating the Life of Patricia Ann Smith Kent Jo^fuLL^ arrived Noveraber FatthfuLLy served tojar^uaru The Celebration Officiant - Rev. Dr. Delpherd Barksdale Walk into the Cloud of Peace I'm Free (Milton Brunson and the Thompson Community Singers] Invocation Pastor Benny Young Sr., Cornwall Street Church of God Old Testament Scripture Reading Ms. Iona Newton New Testament Scripture Reading Elder Kimberly Jackson, Gospel Nation Christian Fellowship Prayer of Comfort Pastor John Bailey, Gospel Nation Christian Fellowship Reading of Lifes Accomplishments [Silently] Tribute Dr. Michael Smith, Board Chairman, GA Fellowship of the COG Eulogy Pastor Delpherd Barksdale, The Savannah Church of God Closing Prayer Benediction Final Viewing [Children, Grandchildren, Siblings Only] The Immaculate Journey Home Well Done [Deitrick Haddon] In the beginning... Patricia Ann Smith Kent was born in Claxton, GA on November 5,1948 to Roosevelt and Amanda Smith. The fifth of 12 children, she was an obedient but strong-willed child. A certified country girl, Patricia loved the outdoors. Determined to have more and he more, when she graduated from Evans County High School, she moved to Savannah, GA. Patricia attended Savannah State College and pledged Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. In 1971 she graduated from SSC with a degree in Food Nutrition Management. It didn't stop there. Yes. She did that and more... Patricia received a T6 masters degree from Cambridge University and completed doctoral courses at Walden University, both in the field of Education. Although she briefly lived in Washington, DC, she called Savannah, GA home. Patricia worked for the Chatham County Board of Education as an Educator for 35 years, retiring in 2014. She was a Foster Parent for over 15 years and received awards for exemplary service. Patricia served the Southern District of the Association of the Church of God as a registrar for 20 years. She was a majorette, licensed cosmetologist, seamstress, choir singer, piano player, member of the church Trustee Board, home decorator, nutritionist, potter and she even spoke a little French. We promise to make you proud... On Saturday january 26, 2019 Patricia entered a state of eternal rest. Waiting anxiously to see her again are the love of her life, Bernard, son Al, daughter-in law Thurraya, daughter Berneta, and son-in-law Winston. Longing for a hug are her grandchildren Malcolm, Matthias, Kent and Devon. Missing her deeply are her brothers Roosevelt Jr., Joel Eddie, George, and Weldon, and her sisters Carrie and Donna. Thinking about the good times are brothers-in law, sisters-in law, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, colleagues, and goddaughter Tre. And heartbroken are her good giggling girlfriends, Gwen, Iona, Gladys and Margie. 1 "I had a lot of memories with Grandma. We would go out and have dinner with Grandma. It made me happy because I got to spend time with her. She would always tell me education was very important and her advice will help me get into college. She gave me lots of snacks and gave me lots of oatmeal because she knew that oatmeal was my favorite. Grandma gave me stuffed animals I would use when times got tough. We even went on a cruise together. I have lots of happy memories with Grandma. I will miss her but I am happy that she is in heaven." Malcolm, Grandson "She was always giving my kids something. Corey wanted a cat and I wouldnt get him one because I dont like cats. She gave him a stuffed cat, Larry Soft Paws. He still has it. Jennifer, Niece You were so witty and had the quickest and BEST comebacks Ive ever heard. You also took me in when 1 was a handful for everyone else. I love and respect you for that. Marcus, Nephew 2 "Mommy, you and I are a functioning dysfunctional pair. We can argue at 2pm and laugh at YouTube Videos at 2:05pm. We are so different, me being adventurous and all over the place; you being a home body and settled. But we are alike in our love of Popeyes chicken, fried okra, and Coke Icees. You are the most creative person I know and my home would have no character if not for I you. I love the arts, music, and dance, because you introduced me to them. From you, 1 received a servant spirit.; you never say no. You taught me humility, to never look down on people, to treat everyone as an equal. I always say you are a hoarder, but if 1 am honest, when 1 need something, an}h;hing, you always have it; no matter how random it is. But time, is the one thing we didnt get enough of. Mommy, I'm not yet done being your daughter. Berneta "My mother-in-law was a regal woman who carried herself with class. She reminded me of an M&M; hard exterior hut sweet inside." Winston, Son-in- Law Grandma would always play fight with us. She said if bad people ever came into the house, we would be ready. Kent, Granddaughter I love when Grandma let me sleep in her bed." Devon, Granddaughter 3 "She lA^ver cow-pLnLu-ed. she i^-ever e^u,Lt. if we had sokwethLag to do niA-d we stopped, she would &om.e bnete Okvd soy, 'we m.l0ht as well teeep 0oIia,0 beeautse If we dokv't do It, It woiA,'t 0et dowe." loio-a, Frlewd Pat was a calm spirit. She and her brother Fred should have been twins because they were so similar. Calm and strong. Cynthia, Sister-in-Law "I can hear Kent laughing and saying, 'Pendergraph, I beat you up here'. Yeah, she's happy. I know it. Margie, Friend "Sis. Pat was a strong motivator of me finishing my studies. She challenged me and made me laugh at the same time. She would say, 1 started mine and stopped so you go on and finish. 1 tried to get her to finish but she would say, 'Im getting ready to retire. So as for me, Im done. 1 picked at her about switching places and we had a good laugh." Rev. Del, Pastor "ds a child I would visit Savannah in the summers. She would do my hair and I felt as if I lived there." Chandra, Niece 4 "I rememBer going tfirougfi your jeweCry Box and reaCizedthat ive were Sorority sisters when I saw your Sigma (gamma Vdio Sorority, Incorporated pin. Thank you for providing apCace of comfort for me. HeverCy, INiece Pat would often give me old, wooden furniture as she knew i loved refurbishing it. She would then visit, see the finished product and say that it was hers and she wanted it back. George, Brother I loved wheri, stster cum hoiM from. coLleqe. she would brliA,0 all the mw c.trtal. we oiA,Ly had coriA, flakes.. c,arrle, sLster 4 "My sister always took care other nieces and nephews. If she knew they needed anything, she would get it for them. She was a giving person. Donna, Sister Every summer at her house she would hot comb my hair. That back room...smelling; like perm and curl activator. Monica, Niece With Deepest Gratitude Services Entrusted to Sexton-Hall Funeral Home, LLC 5 Birkenhead Rd, Savannah, GA 31407 (912)964-4336 Special Thank You to The Savannah Church of God 3033 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd Savannah, GA 31405 Gospel Nation Christian Fellowship 4711 Meadows Rd. Powder Springs, GA 30127 Alpha Iota Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. And to the following people who did not hesitate to say, "I got you. Renee Cannon Valencia Dobson Montez Monroe Davita Morgan Christina Pleas Beverly Westbrooks Love, A1 and Berneta