Coleman’s Mortuary | Hastings, FL

Obituary For Alfreda Brown-Smith

Robert Lee Smith & Alfreda Brown Smith

Robert Lee Smith, Jr. was born to Robert Lee Smith, Sr. and Catherine Melvin Smith on August 25, 1961 in Bunnell, FL. He received his education in the Flagler County and Hillsborough County School Systems. He spent most of his childhood in Tampa, Florida with his grandmother Essie Mae Clark before returning to Bunnell, FL in 1978. At age 22, he moved to Lacoochee, FL where he spent about 12 years working and making a life of his own. Robert returned to Bunnell in 1993 and restablished his life, purchased a home and settled. It was 2002 when he married the love of his life Alfreda Brown.

Alfreda Brown – Smith was born to Alonza Brown and Esther B. Jackson on September 18, 1961 in Flagler County. She was the eldest of seven children by her mother, and of twelve children by her father. She was raised in Espanola, FL by a loving family. She received her education at Carver gym, which subsequently integrated to Flagler Palm Coast High. After graduating high school, Alfreda joined the Army. She served as an E-2 nurse, which provided a pathway to her nursing career once being honorably discharged after 8 years of service. Alfreda began employment within the hotel industry, but her passion for nursing was her calling and she later achieved her CNA license. She was a CNA for over 42 years until the day she departed this world. She was a devoted wife, mother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend. She had a heart of gold and was very compassionate about people. She loved to help others and offer sound advice. Everyone that knew her loved her dearly. In her free time she loved spending time with her husband Robert, whom she affectionately called “Rob.” They enjoyed fishing, listening to music in the house or in the car, visiting the Hard Rock, race track, and Jai-Alai. They loved the Lord and wasn’t afraid of death. They knew their time would one day come, and to our surprise we didn’t know it would be so soon and together. However, it was perfectly fitting seeing they spent their lives together from the sandbox, to high school sweethearts, later separating to explore other ventures only to reunite years later. They were joined in matrimony on April 13, 2002. They enjoyed almost 20 years of marriage and a lifetime together. Their love was the true definition of Til Death Do Us Part - they parted this world together— Now that is love. Robert and Alfreda were preceded in death by both of their parents; son, Paul Edwards; an aunt Hattie Edwards.

They leave to cherish their memories: daughters, Ericka Jackson (Derrick), Desiree Smith (Joe), Robin Smith (Jason), Kenya Smith (Gary); sons, Robert Lee Smith III, Markis Smith Flanders, Sr.; siblings, Cassandra Ford (Jeffrey), Judy Walker (Haywood), Essie Hunter (Rudy), Cheryl, Eunice Jackson, Wallace Smith ( Rhanjil), Michael Smith (Carla), Hernandez Wiley, and Freddie Jackson; grandchildren, Shamarie Smith, Michael Polke, Robert Lee Smith IV, Raquan Smith, Raynetrell Smith, Damari Smith, Demaryius Smith, Scotteria Smith, Jazarya Smith, Kailoni Pitts, Gianni Pitts, Markis Smith Flanders Jr.; aunts, Ella Mae Bryant, Irene Noland (Leroy), Ella Mae Etienne, Mary Melvin, Rosetta Washington; uncle, Jonas Etienne; and a host of sorrowing family and friends.

There will be a public viewing 5:30p.m. - 7:00p.m., Friday, July 16, 2021 at Coleman's Mortuary Chapel - 308 N. Main St. Hastings, FL 32145.

The Celebration of Life will be 11:00a.m., Saturday, July 17, 2021 at First Baptist Church - 2301 Commerce Pkwy - Bunnell, FL - Rev. Danny Brown, Pastor | Pastor Rodney Giliyard of The Lord House of Worship of Daytona Beach, FL - Eulogist

Family and friends may sign the register book at www.colemansmortuary.com.

Guest Book

Auntie and uncle I cant even began to say how much i love the both of you Lord knows i wish this wasnt so i need more time to ask you to take me to jamacia waiting patiently for this trip to happen this real feels as if you and unk are already on vacation and we couldnt come so i just want to say im really going to miss you and ma going gambling together and unk im going to miss you being loud missing up my name all loud like you know thats not my name (laughing)ill never forget you and auntie fly high my forever's

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The news of Alfread's passing really shocked me. I worked with Alfreda @ coquina. She also took care of my parents. She will be missed by every one. She was a very caring & compassionated person.RIP Alfreda

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My Deepest Condolences to the entire family in your time of Bereavement. Debra Watson

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The news of you passing really shocked me. I realize God has a plan for us all! The last time I spoke to you we fondly talked about retiring in the near future.You were always a good friend whom I will miss dearly! Rest now my friend. Linda

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Sending my condolences to the entire family. Love Val Mckay Allen

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The passing of Alfreda has left me list for words. I worked with Alfreda at coquina and she will truly be missed. Sleep in eternal piece my friend

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I will always remember Alfreda smile she was quite and humble. FamilyI pray for your strength.I understand she and her husband crossed over together. ROMANS 8:28, WE KNOW ALL THINGS WORK TOGETHER FOR GOOD...PRAYERFULLY SUBMITTED. Debbie Jones Quisenberry

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Dear Mama I wished I could've helped you. Its so hard to bare the loss of not seeing you, calling you, laughing with you and ect. I miss you so much mama and I love you your grandkids are have a hard time with your death and people are not letting us grieve in peace but yall told us it was going to be like this. I just wish this could've been prolonged a little long but I'm glad you and dad together til we meet again I l🥰ve you

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I had the pleasure of working with Freda for more than a decade at Coquina. Her passing really touched my heart. Freda was a very caring compassionate person with a gentle soul. I will remember her always. RIP FREDA. J.Fulse

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The news of Freda's departure shocked our family today. She was such a faithful caregiver at Coquina Center and blessed our mom, Garnett, in so many ways. We loved talking with her over the past years and shared fishing stories among other topics. Our condolences to the family in their loss of both treasured members on the same day. May God's peace fill your hearts with assurance of His love and salvation in Christ. She will always be one of the bight faces in our hearts. -Pastor Chip and Linda, Flagler Beach

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Dear Freda thank you so much for always being you I love you and miss you so much until we meet again I know your in God's comfort and greatest place

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Auntie words will never express the pain. Always kind and never treated me different, I'm really going to miss you. Love, Kia

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