Harriett Smith, age 80, went home to be with the Lord on September 7, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie “Auggie” Smith, Harriett Smith; son, Derrick; siblings, Fannie, Alberta, Susie, Nicy Mae, Venola, McKinley, Willie Lee and Josephus; She leaves to cherish her memories; children, Karen Marie (Bernard), Vernita , and Continue Reading
Harriett Smith, age 80, went home to be with the Lord on September 7, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie “Auggie” Smith, Harriett Smith; son, Derrick; siblings, Fannie, Alberta, Susie, Nicy Mae, Venola, McKinley, Willie Lee and Josephus; She leaves to cherish her memories; children, Karen Marie (Bernard), Vernita , and Lakeshia; sister, Zenobia; grandchildren, Vernice, Justin, Jordan, Cameron, Courtney and Maliq.
-Marie (Karen)
left a message on October 3, 2019:
Thank you for your comments, they do bring me comfort. I go back and read them often...I can only say wow each time! Thank you again!!!!!!
Maxine
left a message on September 28, 2019:
My Dear Auntie, you whispered to me on July 13, 2019, she left me here looking at my mom. Now you’re joined again and rejoicing with the Lord! Auntie you will be missed.
Marie, Nita & Keshia, May peace be with you. I’m so sorry for your loss.
Much love from your Minnesota Family
Deborah (Dee) Boyce
left a message on September 14, 2019:
A shared reflection to Karen and her siblings from her sister in law Dee♥
Adapted from: Angelou, Maya. Letter to My Daughter . Random House Publishing Group.
My life has been long, and believing that life loves the liver of it, I have dared to try many things, sometimes trembling, but daring, still. As you reflect on my life you will discover stories to make you laugh and some to make you meditate.
There have been people in my life who meant me well, taught me valuable lessons, and others who have meant me ill and, have given me ample notification that my world is not meant to be all peaches and cream.
And yes I have made many mistakes in the course of my living. When I have seen pain, when I have found that my ineptness has caused displeasure, I have learned to accept my responsibility and to forgive myself first, then to apologize to anyone injured by my misreckoning. Since I cannot un-live history, and repentance is all I can offer God, I have hopes that my sincere apologies were accepted.
You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them. Try to be a rainbow in someone’s cloud. Do not complain. Make every effort to change things you do not like. If you cannot make a change, change the way you have been thinking. You might find a new solution.
For a too brief moment in the universe the veil was lifted. The mysterious became known. Questions met answers somewhere behind the stars. Furrowed brows were smoothed and eyelids closed over long unblinking stares.
Your beloved occupied the cosmos. You awoke to sunrays and nestled down to sleep in moonlight. All life was a gift open to you and burgeoning for you. Choirs sang to harps and your feet moved to ancestral drumbeats. For you were sustaining and being sustained by the arms of your beloved.
Now the days stretch before you with the dryness and sameness of desert dunes. And in this season of grief we who love you have become invisible to you. Our words worry the empty air around you and you can sense no meaning in our speech.
Yet, I am here. I am still here. My heart ache to support you. I will always love you. You are not and will not be left alone.
Praying your strength Shalom!
Hazel Bonner
left a message on September 13, 2019:
My ain't Harriet, I'm going to miss talking and laughing with you and calling you on February 28th telling how you're ageless. I miss you and know you are in heaven with our other loved ones.
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-Marie (Karen)
left a message on October 3, 2019:
Thank you for your comments, they do bring me comfort. I go back and read them often...I can only say wow each time! Thank you again!!!!!!
Maxine
left a message on September 28, 2019:
My Dear Auntie, you whispered to me on July 13, 2019, she left me here looking at my mom. Now you’re joined again and rejoicing with the Lord! Auntie you will be missed.
Marie, Nita & Keshia, May peace be with you. I’m so sorry for your loss.
Much love from your Minnesota Family
Deborah (Dee) Boyce
left a message on September 14, 2019:
A shared reflection to Karen and her siblings from her sister in law Dee♥
Adapted from: Angelou, Maya. Letter to My Daughter . Random House Publishing Group.
My life has been long, and believing that life loves the liver of it, I have dared to try many things, sometimes trembling, but daring, still. As you reflect on my life you will discover stories to make you laugh and some to make you meditate.
There have been people in my life who meant me well, taught me valuable lessons, and others who have meant me ill and, have given me ample notification that my world is not meant to be all peaches and cream.
And yes I have made many mistakes in the course of my living. When I have seen pain, when I have found that my ineptness has caused displeasure, I have learned to accept my responsibility and to forgive myself first, then to apologize to anyone injured by my misreckoning. Since I cannot un-live history, and repentance is all I can offer God, I have hopes that my sincere apologies were accepted.
You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them. Try to be a rainbow in someone’s cloud. Do not complain. Make every effort to change things you do not like. If you cannot make a change, change the way you have been thinking. You might find a new solution.
For a too brief moment in the universe the veil was lifted. The mysterious became known. Questions met answers somewhere behind the stars. Furrowed brows were smoothed and eyelids closed over long unblinking stares.
Your beloved occupied the cosmos. You awoke to sunrays and nestled down to sleep in moonlight. All life was a gift open to you and burgeoning for you. Choirs sang to harps and your feet moved to ancestral drumbeats. For you were sustaining and being sustained by the arms of your beloved.
Now the days stretch before you with the dryness and sameness of desert dunes. And in this season of grief we who love you have become invisible to you. Our words worry the empty air around you and you can sense no meaning in our speech.
Yet, I am here. I am still here. My heart ache to support you. I will always love you. You are not and will not be left alone.
Praying your strength Shalom!
Hazel Bonner
left a message on September 13, 2019:
My ain't Harriet, I'm going to miss talking and laughing with you and calling you on February 28th telling how you're ageless. I miss you and know you are in heaven with our other loved ones.
Calhoun Funeral Home & Cremation Service
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