“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.” Psalm 23

Sharon C. Smith was born August 14, 1955, in Allendale County, South Carolina to the late Moses Levi Cohen, Sr., and the late Cornelia Coath Cohen.

Sharon accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age in life and she joined Nazarene Missionary Baptist Church, Fairfax, SC.

“Sexy Jake,” as she was affectionately called, attended the public schools of Allendale County. After graduation, she furthered her education at Denmark Technical College, Denmark, South Carolina.

Sharon was employed with the Allendale County School System for several years as a Paraprofessional. She also coached Girls Varsity Basketball for eight years. As the coach, she achieved 3 championship appearances and won 1 championship.

She was joined in holy matrimony to Dwayne Ray Smith, Sr., and this union was blessed with one son; Dwayne Ray Smith, Jr.

Sharon was full of love, life, wisdom, and laughter. During her leisure time, Sharon enjoyed spending time with family and friends, having fun, and helping in the community.

As she enters her new life, she will be greeted with love from her parents, (1) Daughter: Yantia Crumley,(2) Sisters: Mammie Cohen and Anita Busbee, (2) Brothers: Terry Timothy Cohen, Sr. and Hullie Carrol Cohen, Sr.

Our Heavenly Father saw fit to call from labor to reward our beloved Sharon on Sunday, December 1, 2024, in the comfort of her home.

She leaves to celebrate her life: (1) Son: Dwayne Ray (Carleisha Badger) Smith, Jr.; (4) Grandchildren: Niaje’t Patterson, D’Moni Smith, D’Narian Smith, and Da’Miya Youmans; (2) Adopted Grandchildren: MaKensi “Mooka” Graves, and Whitley “Moo” Deloach; (6) Sisters: Jeroldine Finch, Elouise Cohen, Cartenia Jamison, Mozelle Priester, Marilyn Collins, and Patricia (Reverend James) Cleveland; (1) Brother: Moses (Estella C.) Cohen; (1) Aunt: Ferdie Redd; (2) Sisters – In – Law: Estella Cohen and Yvonne Cohen; (1) Devoted Niece: Renarda Cohen; (1) Devoted Cousin: Jacquelyn “Jackie” Frazier. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and loving friends.

My Last Request

Please don't say that I gave up; I just gave in, Don't say I lost the battle, for it was God's war to lose or win. Please don't say how good I was, but that I did my best. Just say, I tried to do what's right, to give the most I could, not less. I want no more than I deserve, no extras, just my dues.

“A SERVICE ABOVE SELF”

Please remember to keep the Smith family lifted in prayer.

You may email condolences to: mfrileysfuneralhome@yahoo.com

Funeral Service

Dec

7

Nazarene Missionary Baptist Church

Charleston Avenue
Fairfax, SC 29827

1:00 PM