Ongela A Smith Obituary in Belle Glade at Camel Funeral Home

Obituary For Ongela A Smith

VIEWING: Friday, August 5, 2022 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church 187 E 5th St, Pahokee, FL 33476

SERVICE: Saturday, August 6, 2022 1:00 p.m. Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church 187 E 5th St, Pahokee, FL 33476

INTERMENT: Saturday, August 6, 2022 Port Mayaca Cemetery 23900 SW Kanner Hwy, Canal Point, FL 33438

Ongela Anetra Smith was born July 28, 1974 in Pahokee, Florida to Charlie B. Smith and Victoria Smith. Ongela began her Christian Education as a child attending the St. James A.M.E. Church. Later the family joined the Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church where she would continue to serve. When she moved her family to West Palm Beach, FL she joined Christ Fellowship. Ongela received her formal education at the school district of Palm Beach County. She graduated from Pahokee High School in the Class of 1992. Her post-secondary education includes several professional certifications. She earned her bachelor’s in education degree at Florida Atlantic University in 2005. She was employed as a teacher for 15 years. Ongela will be remembered as a loving and devoted mother. She enjoyed spending time with family and dancing. Ongela transitioned to life everlasting on July 24. She was preceded in death by her sister, Gerilyn Jones (Cordele, GA), and grandparents, Ora Mae Smith, Booker T. Smith and Oscar Road Whorpe. Fond memories of Ongela will be cherished her parents Charlie B. and Victoria Smith; five loving children, Carmilla Bourdear (Alain), Tobie Osborne, Taliyah Maiden, Zykiria Finnegan (Ian) and Deangelo Maiden; three siblings, Charneque Smith (West Palm Beach), Labertha Smith (Tallahassee) and Patricia Woodson (Cordele GA); six grandchildren, Daylen Hill, Prince Bourdeau, Nola Bourdeau, Noah Osborne, Blaze Tyson and Kimberly Finnegan; Grandmother: Doris W. Lynn (West Palm Beach, FL),; Aunts, Bernetta Willis (Pahokee) and Barbara Whorpe (WPB); God parents, Gloria and Ulysses Boldin Jr.; special friends, Lafara Williams, Sandra Moore, Libra Icon and Tiffany Wicks. She also leaves a host of cousins, other relatives and friends.

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Deloris Johnson sent Mixed flowers in a handled basket for Ongela A Smith - August 04, 2022

To the Smith Family in remembrance of your beloved Ongela. My prayers and thoughts are with you. Cousin Deloris Johnson and Family

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Robert Robins sent Blessed Heart for Ongela A Smith - August 02, 2022

Ongela, you will be missed and forever in our hearts. We love you from Robert and Ernestine Robins

Sandra Bennett sent Rose Garden Heart for Ongela A Smith - August 01, 2022

Cousin, you're gone from our sight, but never from our hearts. With love and fond memories, Jermain and Sandra Bennett

Sending our deepest condolences to the family in the passing of your love one. And will continue to lift you all up in prayer. From The Manns,Bryant, Miller & Humphries Family of South Bay Fl.

Our prayers are with you Cousin Vicky,I know we'll find comfort in each other and we'll get through this together. Love. Cousin Lawrence

I send words of love and condolences to my cousin Vicky and the Smith family. My prayers and thoughts are with you today and always. May your beloved Ongela Rest In Peace and remain in our hearts and memories forever. Cousin Deloris

My condolences to the family. Praying that we remember the joyful times together as you celebrate her life, she will surely be missed much Love your Cordele family. Carol and Family

My condolences to the family. Praying that we remember the joyful times together as you celebrate her life, she will Surely be missed much LOVE your Cordele Family Carol Johnson & Family