"Grand daughter Althea Glass with Love 2014"
In loving memory of
Earnestine Smith
January 12, 1909 - May 31, 2001
EARNESTINE SMITH 92, passed away May 31, 2001 in Seattle. She was born January 12, 1909 in Kirbyville, TX, the daughter of Louis and Nicey McDaniel Williams. Earnestine is survived by daughters Annie R. Samuel and Bobbie Jo Samuel; sons Frank Johnson and his wife Wilhemina, and Louis Johnson and his wife Geneva; daughter Josephine Johnson-Calhoun and her husband Meshach; also, three step-sons Jerome, Ethard M. Jr., and Raymond Smith; nephews Robert T. and Clyde Williams whom she raised; and a host of other family and friends. She is preceded in death by her husband Ethard M. Smith; daughter Dora L. Rawls; and son Freddie Johnson. Visitation will begin Thursday, from 12-8pm and continue on Friday from 8am-8pm at Evergreen-Washelli Funeral Home, 11111 Aurora Ave. N., Seattle. Funeral services will be Saturday, June 9, 2001 at 11am, and will be conducted at Damascus Baptist Church, 5261 Rainier Ave. S., Seattle, with committal services to follow at Evergreen Memorial Park, 11111 Aurora Ave. N. Please sign the online memorial book at www.evergreen-washelli.com.
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"Grand daughter Althea Glass with Love 2014"
"With heartfelt sympathy, Evergreen Washelli"
"Bobbie J. Samuel"
"Josephine Calhoun"
"Josephine Calhoun"
"Xavier Malik Ezekiel Edge"
"Great Great Grandson Xavier Edge"
"Grandson & Wife, Henry & Mary"
"Audrey Legette/Venietra Legette"
"A'Aliyah,A'Uria, & Xavier, Great grand, & Great Great Grand Children"
"A'Aliyah,A'Uria, & Xavier, Great grand, & Great Great Grand Children"
"Daughter & Son-in-law, Meshack & Jo Calhoun"
"She was a wonderful Mom"
"My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Sincerest sympathy, Allie C. Capers "
"My depest regards to the family and my prayers are with you."
"To all of our many friends and family who have responded and offer your condolences on this site we do thank you. We have read each and every one of them, and please believe me when I say that they have truly touched our heart to know that so many of you remember her in your own special way.. She touched the lives of many, some we know were not able to respond by visiting this wonderful website which is provided by Evergreen-Washelli. Thank to them for this service. We will all miss this wonderful lady, but as I know that most of you know that she was truly blessed, as we all were for having the opportunity of knowing her. God is good, all the time, and I thank him for allowing us to enjoy our mother for so long. I will always remember my last mother's day with her experiencing the joy of perparing mother's day dinner at her home, having family and friends coming over to join in with us as she so often did for many occasions throughout her lifetime. She was a giving person, always willing to give of give of herself, lending a helping hand. I thank the Lord, because part of that was given to me through my mother I also learn the joy of sharing and giving, You don't have to have a lot to be able to share, it the willingness to do so. It is good to receive, but it is so much more rewarding to give of yourself, to help someone and be able to see that person be the receipent of joy. so again we do appreciate the kind words, the flowers, and everyone was so generous in perparing food and bringing it over while our family were visiting from out of town, we all are expressing our thanks to all of you for your many kind deeds, please remember if we can help any of you at any time please do not hesitate to ask, but also remember if we should happen to see the need, you will not need to ask because we will be there. We love you all. and may the Lord continue to bless you. Love in Christ, Jo "
"We will surely miss your mother Mrs. Smith, just as we have missed your father Mr. Smith. We will miss her being at church, We will miss seeing her pretty and beautiful fashions and most of all we will miss her pleasant smile and encouragement. Because of people like your mother and your father it will help the lambs of the church be better chruch members, especially our family. The pleasant thoughts are that we feel that Mr. and Mrs. Smith are together now, and will suffer from pain no more. We love your family and we are so very sorry of your lost, but isnt it a wonderful feeling that you are a close family and enjoyed your mother to the very end and that she will live forever within your hearts. Sincerely Elmer and June Turner. "
"Our prayers go up for the family at this time."
"15. According to the Lord's own word, we tell you that we who are still alive, who are left till the coming of the Lord, will certainly not precede those who have fallen asleep. 16. For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ wil rise first. 17. After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever. 18. Therefore encourgae each other with these words. 1Thessalonians NIV What a great family reunion we'll have!! God Really Loves Us.... Yours in Christ, John and Rosalie Forward"
"May the Lord bring comfort to your family at this time.God Bless.We will miss her sweet careing spirit."
"We send our deepest regards. we will keep you in our prayers love always"
"Your mother was my mothers real good friend. She will be greatly missed. My prayers are with you and your family."
"To: Josephine and Family, Praying that God will strengthen you Your loved one is just resting in the Lord The Almighty God will comfort you, and I will pray for you Love, Althea Stovall BSF "
"Please accept our deepest sympathy in this time of sorrow. The loss of a parent is never easy. We hope knowing that she is in a much better place will some how ease the pain. "
" To The Smith and Calhoun Families, Your mother will be greatly missed because she was a dear and loving person. Our prayers are with you and your family. Sincerely Delores Capers and Family"
""And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain.. for the former things are passed away." Revelation 21:3&4 Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Mildred L. Bean & Family"
"To The Family Of Mrs Smith.We want you to know you will always be in our prayers and thougts during this difficult time.May God with his abounding love grant you much peace. God bless Don & Lilie Taylor"
"My memory of my grandmother is one of LOVE. She was an awesome woman that made everyone she met feel so happy and the warmth of her love. I only hope that i can be half the wonderful person that she was and continues to be in my memories. I am so glad that god put her in my life to show me just of fraction of the LOVE that he possess. In closing i will say don't be sad about her leaving us, just do your best to get your life right and join her. I LOVE YOU GRANDMOTHER, YOUR GRANDSON LOUIS "
"So sorry to hear of your loss. God rest her soul. We are praying today that you'll sense and be strengthened by all His many comforts and His all-embracing love. With Sympathy, Rita and Whitney "... for great is His love toward us and the faithfulness of the Lord endures forever." Psalm 117:2"
"My memory is when I came by her house and my mother was about to put her on the Kidney machine and she asked me to hold my hand because the needles hurt . I let her hold my hand,and she had great power in her grip. She is a sweet women and I will always remember her love. "
"Our prayers are with you and your family during this time of breavement. God is our comforter. We love you!"
"My prayers to you and your family. I am sorry to hear of your loss. I feel truly blessed to have had the opportunity to get to know Granny Sis. Smith. Blessings, Brenda Brown"
"You will ever be blessed for the care that you gave your Mother, Mother-in-law, Grandmother and Great Grandmother. We always looked forward to seeing Sis. Smith at the Seattle Area Deaconess meetings. Josephine, we will always remember the great Christmas meeting of the year 2000 and array of food that she told you that she wanted you to cook for us."
"Please know that my family and I send our sincerest condolences at this time of loss, but know that our prayers are offered to comfort the family and that God's grace and mercy shall strengthen you not just now but forever. Arthur, Ash Leigh & Pam"
"All My best wishes to you and your family. Take care of yourself and give me a call when you are up to it. Love Jean!!"
"I'm so sorry for your loss. I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to experience the warmth, joy, pleasure and spirituality that this beautiful woman, "Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother" exuded. I loved seeing the pride and joy in her eyes when she was amoungst the company of her family and friends... I'll always remember her smile! Our prayers are with you. Love, Michele & Family "
" Our condolences to Josephine and her family. May God bless and keep you. With Sympthy, Katie & Al"
"Jo, I am so sorry for your loss. Ms Smith was a beautiful and wonderful person who I will never forget. I will ask the lord to give you all strength and guidence in this your time of need. Love, Karl"
"We will miss your Christ like spirit and your genuine heartfelt smile. People may forget what you said, people may forget what you did but no one will ever forget how you made them feel loved. Her focus on her family, friends and the needs of others was a blessing to many. Our fondest memories of Earnestine will forever be cherished. "
"I thank God for giving me the opportunity to care for my mom, giving her the opportunity to live her final days at her home which she had worked hard to raise a family and enjoy her many years of comfort for fifty two years. Struggling to care for a family all of those years giving of herself. The love of God is truly the one that bought her joy, living out ninety-two years. What a blessing her savior rewarded her with. I feel good to have been blessed with such a wonderful mother, and I thank God for giving her and her family all of these wonderful years together. My fondest memories of my mother has been the last ten months of her life watching and caring for her able to capture many fond memories on camera. watching her go through many changes and yet keeping the faith in God, through her trials and tribulation it has also given me more self wit, understanding, and love for those who despitefully use you. I admire your strength and determination mother and I shall miss you greatly. One thing for sure I do believe that you are at peace with God. and I do know that you are at peace with yourself."
"My sincere condolences to the family of Earnestine Smith. Peace"
"May God keep you in his loving care & help you all to get through this difficult time. We really enjoyed Mrs. Smith. She loved everyone - especially all her children & those two little twins."
"i WILL ALWAYS lOVE MY GRANNY CAUSE SHE IS MY FAVORITE GIRL.. REST IN PEACE YOU DESERVE THE VERY BEST. i THANK YOU FOR ALL THE GOOD TIMES WE SHARED TOGETHER AND I WILL HOLD ON TO THESE MEMORIES UNTIL WE MEET UP IN THE RAPTUREi WOULD ALSO LIKE TO THANK MY MOTHER JO AND MY SISTER AUDREY FOR TAKING SUCH GOOD CARE OF HER. LOVE TO YOU ALTHEA "