Samuels Funeral Home, LLC. | Manning, SC

Obituary For Lula Mae Smith Sanchez

Bridgeport, CT

Lula Mae Smith Sanchez, daughter of the late Ellison Smith, Sr. and Estelle McFadden Smith was born on September 17, 1934 in New Zion, South Carolina. She was preceded in death by four brothers, Ulysees Smith, Morris Smith, Sr., David Collins and Daniel Collins, two sisters, Rosa Lee Harris and Sarah Hammett and step-mother, Nora McFadden Smith. She received her education through the Lodabar Grammar School and attended Melina Parochial School through high school. During her youth, Lula was a very active member of Friendship Presbyterian Church. She will be fondly remembered as a cherished member of Cathedral of Praise Church of God in Christ in Bridgeport Connecticut where she served faithfully working for the Lord. Lula always had a smile, open heart and a word of comfort if you were in need. Lula Mae Smith Sanchez, departed this earthly life peacefully on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at St. Vincent Medical Hospital in Bridgeport, Connecticut. She leaves to cherish her memory, one daughter, Rosetta Smith, Hodges, SC; two sons, Douglas Smith, New Haven, CT and Robert Smith, Bridgeport, CT; two grandchildren, Charles Smith, Ware Shoals, SC, Kyra Smith, Fountain Inn, SC; five great grandchildren, Samyra Smith, Ethan Smith and Ava Smith all of Ware Shoals, SC, Aniyah Williams and Camren Williams both of Fountain Inn, SC; two brothers, Ellison Smith, Jr., James (Ernestine) Smith both of Weight Lithonia, GA; one sister, Laura Timmons, Louis, DE; sisters-in-law, Myrtle Smith, New Port News, VA, Sue Collins, Sumter, SC, a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends who will cherish her memory.

Public viewing was held from 4:00PM til 6:00PM Friday, September 24, 2021 at Hayes F. Samuels, Sr. Memorial Chapel, 114 N. Church Street, Manning, SC.

Graveside services were held 3:00PM Saturday, September 25, 2021 at Friendship Presbyterian Church, New Zion, SC.

Due to COVID-19 guidelines, the family is not receiving visitors.

Guest Book

I miss you Aunt Lula. I want to pick up the phone and hear you say my name as only you could say it. You were a true Woman of God to the very end. It was an honor and a pleasure to have had you as my Aunt. Your Niece, Prophetess Myra L.Lewis

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Mother Sanchez, Brandon and I were so sorry to hear of your passing. We always kept you in our prayers. Now you are home with our Lord. God gave us an opportunity to meet and bless you. And also He allowed you to bless us. Our lives are richer because we had a kind, loving neighbor like you.

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You will be miss Aunt Lula my Mom talk a lot about all the good memories of you.Love Fredrick Hammett an Family

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She was my dad's niece and heartbeat. His name for her was Blessed. She was the young lady I loved and admired (her shadow). Uncle Wade's daughter—Gloria "Ernestine"

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Aunt Lula, Your Life was a Blessing and Your Memory a Treasure. You are Loved Beyond Words and Missed Beyond Measure. I miss you and love you dearly. Melissa Smith

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Praying for the family. May God be your strength during this time. Pastor Marshall(Butch) Ivey, DBS Florence, SC

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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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