On Tuesday, October 19, 2021, in a field full of blossoming flowers, Bloneva Marion Smith’s flower was plucked. She was planted with us in the earthly realm on March 21, 1931. She was born to the late Emily Knowles and Erskine Smith. She attended Lincoln Park Academy. She went to work in the industry world and later started babysitting.

She attended First Bethel and later moved to Greater New Bethel.

She is preceded in death by her parents: Emily Knowles and Erskine Smith; Son: Charles Smith; Godparents: Mr. and Mrs. Albert Stone Brothers: Holly Smith, Van Buren Smith, Ronell Smith; Sister: Evatine Foxx, Myrtis Smith; Granddaughter: Regina Smith.

She leaves to mourn her passing and to cherish her memories her sons: Reginald Smith and Edwin Smith; daughters: Emily (John) Quarterman and Henrietta Gibson; Grandsons: Edwin Hill, James Gibson, Emmanuel Anderson, Lamar Gibson, Tyrell Barrett, Ben, Josh, Edwin, Chavris. Granddaughters: Teresa Smith, Shantina Baker, Chandra Smith, LaKenya Davis, Denise Quarterman, Chanel Mitchell, Eboni Whitt, Joyelle Lodge, Stephanie Moultrie, Monica Bennett, Courtney and Kenya; 30 Great-Grandchildren Brothers: LTC Charles (Mary) Smith, Thomas Smith; Sister: Muriel Clark; Daughter-In-Law: Emma Smith; Special Cousin Florence Parrish and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other sorrowing friends who will miss her dearly.

Public visitation for Bloneva Marion Smith will take place on Friday, October 29, 2021 from 5:00pm-7:00pm at Stone Brothers Funeral Home in Fort Pierce, FL. Funeral services will convene on Saturday, October 30, 2021 at Greater New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church in Fort Pierce, FL beginning at 2:00pm. Burial will immediately follow in Pine Grove Cemetery.

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