Essie M. B. Smith, a resident of Montgomery, Alabama, passed away on March 23, 2023. The funeral service will be held Friday, March 31, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Jude Catholic Church, 2048 W. Fairview Avenue, Montgomery, AL, 36108, with Father Andrew Jones officiating. Interment will follow at Eastwood Memorial Gardens Cemetery with the staff of E. G. Cummings Memorial Funeral Home directing. Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc., Omega Omega Service will be Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Public viewing and visitation will be Thursday, March 30, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Ms. Smith will lie in repose one hour prior to the funeral service at the church.
Debra Merriweather sent Cherished Friend Bouquet for Essie M. B. Smith - March 30, 2023
Theresa my heartfelt condolences for you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you for a beautiful mom who will truly be missed.
Debra Merriweather
Peace & Serenity Dishgarden was sent for Essie M. B. Smith - March 29, 2023
Dear Counsin Theresa and family,today and always, may loving memories bring you peace, comfort, and strength. You have my deepest condolences for the loss of your mom. Love always, your cousin Diann (Neat) Brown
Mrs. Smith was a longtime, faithful member of St Jude's Church. She was an active member of The Knights of Peter Claver Lady Auxiliary, Council 148. A sweet spirit accented with love. β₯ Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. In His service, St Jude's Church Family/St Jude's Alumni and Friends Assn.
Dear Cousin Theresa we would like to take the time out to say we understand your pain of the loss of a parent your mother. We will always cherish those memories we shared over the years from Cleveland to Alabama. We looked forward to each summer spending time together. May God hold you and give you peace. Until we meet again. Love Cousin Marvin & Brenda (Graham) Bennett. Cleveland,Ohio
My sincerest condolences to the family of Ms. Essie M. B. Smith. I will always remember her for her soft smile and the grace with which she extended courtesies. She was the epitome of the dignified woman. Remembering her, harkens back to the days of my most respected and beloved classroom teachers of old. She was blessed with the love of God which she shared generously toward others. With the utmost respect and remembrance. (Charlie Varner, Jr.)
SHE IS CLOTHED IN STRENGTH AND DIGNITY - PROVERBS 31:25 Soror Smith, you were an incredible woman of grace, dignity, resilience, compassion, and poise. The list goes on. Rest in Peace. My deepest condolences to Soror Dr. Theresa Brown and family. May the God of peace comfort your heart. Soror Elizabeth Morgan
Dear Cousin Theresa and family. Our heartfelt condolences go out to you and the family at the loss of your beloved Mom, Essie Mae,and loved one. We know that this is a difficult time for you all,but knowing others share in your loss may ease some of the pain. May God give you the strength to bear. Cousin Mabel, and entire Graham Family sends their regards. Sincerely, Marcus Miller& Belinda (Graham) Miller.God Bless you all.
Loving,sweet and kind are only a few words to describe our dear cousin Essie. May your beautiful soul rest in God's heavenly peace. You will be greatly missed!
Mrs. Mabel Graham and hosts of cousins in Cleveland, Ohio.
In life, the single hardest thing as a child is to lose your mother. Nonetheless, when your life is a reflection of all the values, integrity and generosity that she's taught you, the radiant light that she was, continues to shine. As you honor your mom and continue to grapple with the indescribable loss you're feeling, please know that you have friends petitioning prayer on your behalf. May the God of Comfort, Wisdom and Truth continue to guide you and offer you a peace that surpasses all understanding. I love you and will continue to uplift you in prayer.
Charlotte Daniel Carr
Grandma you will always live in our hearts and you will be missed, and to the family you have our deepest condolences and prayers that God almighty will give you all comfort at this time and always love you all Marco and Ethel Nelson ππππΉπΉπΉ
Deepest Sympathy to the Smith Family
Ms Dorothy J Roberts Bethel Missionary Baptist Church
With Deepest Sympathy, from Mr & Mrs Oneal Pringle. Sending Lots of Prayers ππΏππΏ. "Just Keep On Trusting In The Lord". β₯οΈ Ramer, Alabama
The light of New Life shines bright to the eternity of freedom .
The Alumni Firebird members of the University of the District of Columbia and Sorors Initiated through the Beta Iota Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta, send condolences to our member Soror Dr.Theresa I. Brown and her family. Please know that our prayers are with you.
To My Dearest Soror Essie, your wisdom and kind words will always be in my heart. We love you and will continue the works of Iota.
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