Shipps Funeral Home, Inc. | Sylvester, GA

Obituary For Virginia Rose Smith

The funeral services for the late Mrs. Virginia Smith of 1107-B N. Henderson Street, Sylvester, Georgia, who fell asleep in death on Friday, April 9, 2021 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, Georgia, will be held on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. from the Shepard Memorial Garden Cemetery in Sylvester, Georgia. This is a private service to be attended by the family only. Services may be viewed Facebook Live from the "Shipp's Funeral Home" Facebook page. A Memorial Service will be held via Zoom conferencing on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. Please contact the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Sylvester, Georgia for Zoom information and details.

HER BEGINNING

Virginia Rose (Gass) Smith was born July 5, 1944, in Sylvester, Georgia, to the late Mr. and Mrs. Howard Gass, Sr and Hattie Proctor Gass. She was the baby of eleven children born from this union (Her siblings Katie Mae, Howard, Jr., Thomas, Ethel, Amos, Cathy, Fleta, Hattie Pearl, Priscilla, and Raymond all preceded her in death.)

Virginia received her early education in the Worth County School System and graduated from J. W. Holley High in 1962. After graduating from high school, Virginia married Samuel J. Smith. From the union, five children were born whom she loved dearly. During their marriage, Virginia and Samuel, or "Fat" as many knew him, lived in many different places. Early on they lived in West Palm Beach, Florida, but after Samuel was drafted into the military, they would live in Fort Dix, New Jersey and Colorado Springs, Colorado. it was in Colorado that Virginia started studying and attending meetings of Jehovah's Witnesses.

SERVICE TO JEHOVAH

On April 15, 1972, Virginia symbolized her dedication to Jehovah by water baptism. Some of the highlights of Virginia's almost 50 years of service were seeing her children and grandchildren dedicating their lives to Jehovah and also seeing them give parts at the meetings and on assembly programs. Virginia also enjoyed her ministry. All in her neighborhood loved her and expected to talk about the Bible at some point in any conversation. Because of her love for Jehovah and the ministry, Virginia decided to increase her service. Virginia regular auxiliary pioneered before becoming a regular pioneer on December 1, 2006, and she continued this faithful service until April 9, 2021 when she fell asleep in death.

IN LOVING MEMORY

Virginia was truly a beautiful person, physically and spiritually. She will be missed by countless friends and relatives. Those who knew her best know that missing her is only temporary. Her hope was in the resurrection to life in paradise. Her children who long to see her there are: Tanye Valentine (Mark), Samuel Smith, Jr. (Cynthia), Cynthia Ragsdale (Jonathan), Kelvin Smith, and Jennifer Collier (Karriem). Virginia also leaves to mourn her passing sixteen grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren, family members Shawlene Milton, Cassandra Lockett, nine sisters-in-law, five brothers-in-law, and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins who she loved dearly. This includes a special nephew, Caesar Gass, who was raised alongside her like a brother.

Virginia was a second mom to all her nieces and nephews, always there for them to comfort them and tell them about the Bible. Her last words to all of us were "You all stick together, Love each other, Be close to one another".

Guest Book

Mrs. Smith was a wonderful person and a heart of gold. She always had a smile on her face.

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Miss you. Love you.

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Mrs. Smith was a wonderful person and loving caring soul.

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May God continue to bless this family. Your Classmates...... Class of 1962

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Sending prayers to the Smith family🙏🏾

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So sorry for ur loss our prayers goes our to her Children And rest of the family love her Mercedes Slaughter in Berlin new jersey

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To the Smith family: Our hearts are with you in this time of your need. Remember Revelation 21:4 and know that we will see her again With love the Beavers family

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My condolences to the family. Mrs. Smith carried a sweet,loving spirit about her all the time. She will truly be missed as a neighbor and my mom's good friend. May she rest in peace.

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Kelvin my heart goes out to you and you're family brother my prayers go out to y'all love ya my friend. Neil r Powell

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Weeping endures for a night, but joy will come in the morning. I am praying for the family. With love Dr. Vera Jones Giddens.

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Weeping endures for a night, but joy will come in the morning. I am praying for the family.

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To Kelvin and family I'm sorry for loss of your mother my prayers with you all. Phyllis

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Dear Tanye, Cynthia, Jennifer, Sam and Kelvin, We wish that we could be there to share your pain. We pray that you and your families receive the power beyond what is normal (2 Cor. 4:7) during these difficult moments. Don't forget the laughter & good times--always remember the future that awaits. ~~Sending you a big hug! The Williams Family

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My Condolences to the family. Virginia will be truly missed. Praying for the family.Aunt Retha burgess Bibbs

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Condolences too my family. Prayers are with you. Auntie will be missed. Love Pamela bibbs Smith. From Atlanta,Ga

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We are holding your family in our heart & lifting you in our prayers. We will miss our Dear Aunt Gene. Love Christine, Siobhan &Shaun

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To the family of Sister Smith. I am saddened to hear of the passing of our Dear Loved One. Please keep the memories of her alive, this can help to ease your pain of sorrow. I met Sister Smith and she was a beautiful woman inside and outside. Please remember the promise of the resurrection hope. (John 5: 28 & 29) & (Acts 24: 15). We can see her again right here on a beautiful Paradise earth. (Psalms 37:9, 10, 11 & 29). I will keep your family in my prayers. Love,

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We are so sorry for your loss Cynthia. You and your family will be in our prayers. May Jehovah comfort you all during this difficult time. (2 Corinthians 1:3,4)

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WE ARE SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, I GIVE MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY ---REMEMBER THE THE GOOD TIMES THAT WERE SHARED WITH YOU GUYS!! --- OBEY HER SAYING HER LAST WORDS OK, BECAUSE LOVE IS THE GREATEST OF ALL!!!!!! ---- JESUS IS LOVE

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Kevin I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. You have my deepest sympathy, I'm praying that God will give you the strength to endure this trying time. Love Teresa Walker Lewis

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We are so sorry for y'all loss, may Jehovah give y'all the strength & comfort doing this difficult time of grief.

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We are so sorry for y'all loss, may Jehovah be with the family doing this difficult time of grief.

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I am so very sorry for your loss of your dearest Virginia. I had the pleasure of her encouraging conversation she was so sweet. No doubt she will deeply missed. May Jehovah give you all comfort during this difficult time. Psalm 34:18 1Peter 5:7. Love Agape' Jay & Dee Byrd ❤ Rich, Va

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May GOD give the family strength during this time. Virginia was a very kind and caring person. She will be missed. Cynthia Allen

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Praying for the family. Your mom was a very beautiful and kind person. She will be missed.

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We are praying for Virginia Smith's family during this difficult time.🙏🏽 Calvin Lamar and family

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We are praying for the Virginia Smith's family during this difficult time.🙏🏽

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To the World's Greatest Aunt. We will miss your smile that shine brighter then sun. Your heart was filled with so much love,passion,caring,generosity,and warmth. Words can't express how bless I was to have a beautiful,sweet,kind, joyful,happy outstanding and fantastic amazing Aunt Like you. I love you Aunt Love Felicia and Belishia.❤

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Condolences to the family. Praying for your strength

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We are so sorry to hear about the loss of our dear sister. While she will certainly be missed, that smile, that laugh, her faithfulness...her hope is sure! Rev.21:3,4. Love always, The Hicks Family

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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