Essie Smith's Obituary
Essie Smith, 89, of Decatur went to be with the Lord at 9:55 pm Sunday March 12, 2006 in Lincoln Manor Nursing Home.
Home going services celebrating her life will be 11 am Monday March 20, 2006 in Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, with Rev. Dr, C.D. Stuart will officiating, where visitation will be one hour before services. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Moran & Goebel Funeral Home is assisting the family with these arrangements.
Essie was born in New Orleans, LA the daughter of Newton and Addie Riley Skinner. She married Gilbert Raymond Smith on June 5, 1948 in Decatur; he preceded her in death on November 03, 2002. She was a member of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church.
Essie leaves behind not to mourn but to cherish fond memories her daughter, Priscilla Cole of Decatur, two grandchildren Michele Cooper and Dan Cole, Jr. and one great grand daughter; a host of other family and friends.
Essie was also preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, two sisters and one daughter
The family of Essie Smith would like to extend a special thank you to the Nursing Home staff of Lincoln Manor for all the loving care and concern shown to her while she was a resident.
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