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Mildred Smith

Passed 06/06/2026

Obituary For Mildred Smith

Smith, Ms. Mildred, a resident of Montgomery, AL, departed this life on Sunday, June 6, 2026. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 11:00AM from the Sanctuary of Freewill Missionary Baptist Church, Pastor Quentin Byrd, officiating with a burial following in Montgomery Memorial Cemetery.

Ms. Smith will lie in repose on Friday, June 19, 2026 from 1-8PM at Phillips-Riley Funeral Home, and at the church on Saturday one hour prior to services.

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My Deepest Condolences and Prayers for the Smith family and friends. I will truly will miss the times we've shared at your home while visiting my Sister Teresa Matthews in Montgomery and Freewill Missonary Baptist Church with Pastor Byrd and First Lady ! Love you all ! Mommy Mildred will be missed ! ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝ

ERINMARIE Moore (ATL)

My condolences to the family members of Mildred Smith

Gloria henry

To the family of Ms Smith - I am sorry to hear of Ms Mildred Smith's passing. I met her when I first joined Freewill Missionary Baptist Church. She was a sweet person and will truly be missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family.

Carolyne Trotter & family

Carolyne Trotter

dear Mildred,I have been around you so you are truly my sister I will miss you. To God be the glory!!I love you my sister,Rest in peace.

Gladis Williams

Remembering and honoring a courageous freedom fighter who inspired many of us to draw a line in the sand and stand against injustices. We remember Mildred as a dedicated SCLC community activist who worked under the leadership of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, James Orange, and others in Montgomery during the turbulent, stormy, and dangerous 1960s mass protests movement against injustices. She helped organize and participated in marches, sit-ins, boycotts, and protests in the struggle for human rights, voting rights, justice, and economic equality. Mildred was a fearless and committed foot soldier who never wavered in her pursuit of freedom and justice. Through her courage, sacrifice, and determination, she helped pave the way for generations who stand on her shoulders today. We salute her not only for what she did, but for the example she set. Her memory and legacy will continue to inspire all who believe in justice, equality, and the power of ordinary people to create extraordinary changes. To the Smith family, we express our sincere condolences. Rest in eternal peace, Mildred Smith. Gone but not forgotten.

Wolverine/Hornet Nation

With Deepest Sympathy to the Smith Family during your time of Bereavement

Ms Dorothy J Roberts Bethel Missionary Baptist Church

Dorothy J Roberts

I remember working with Mrs.Smith at summer school at Goodwin Junior High School. We would always greet each other with a smile.

Jessie White

Remembering "Mom Mildred," a wonderful grandmother to Kayla and a gentle soul who will forever remain in our hearts. May she rest in peace!

Carol Black

There's no Earthly sorrow that Heaven cannot heal, wishing you Peace and Strength for the days ahead, Larry J Anderson

Larry J Anderson

Sending Love and Prayers to the entire Family. Praying that God will continue to comfort and strengthen each of you during this difficult time. Thanking God for the precious time spent with our Awesome Ladybug, Mildred Smith. Rest well, we love and miss you. โ™ฅ๏ธ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ๐ŸŒน

Teresa Matthews

Mildred I am missing you already. I'm sad that you are gone to the resting place before I could get back to see you. Our time together was always fun and laughter like the times we spent going to different cities back in the to sing in the Youth Freedom choir. Rest will my friend until we meet again ๐Ÿ’›โค๏ธ๐Ÿงก๐Ÿ’œ

Voncile R. Gregory

May god bless rest in peace

Cornell Gray

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