Ruth-Alice-Hays Smith, conjointe de Mack-Ferrel Smith, mère de Jr, Mack F et Mack, est décédée à l'âge de 88 ans. Veuillez consulter son avis de décès ici:
Ruth Alice Hays Smith - SAVANNAH - Ruth Alice Hays Smith, 88, of Savannah, died Friday at Hospice Savannah, Inc., surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Macon, GA, and was preceded in death by her husband, Mack Ferrel Smith, Sr. She was a member of Ardsley Park Baptist Church, where she taught English to the Chinese Congregation that met at the Church, she was a member of the Sanctuary Choir, had formerly served as Chairman of the Building and Grounds Committee, the WMU, the Professional Business Women's Association, and the Retired Teachers Association. Ruth was a retired Special Education Teacher. Her teaching was a calling that began when her son Mack, was born with Downs Syndrome. She was one of the original teachers at the Kicklighter School that began in Forsyth Park. She felt the need for real training and began the Certification Process by Peabody College. When the UGA developed a Special Education Program she transferred there and attended summer school for many years. She eventually graduated from Armstrong State College, and she was always proud of being a Graduate of Young Harris College and Armstrong State University. Anyone who knew or even met Ruth always commented about her sweet nature. She was a happy, kind-hearted and generous person. Her family was the focus of her life. Your concerns were her concerns and she helped any way she could. She had a hello and a smile for everyone. Ruth will be missed but her spirit will stay in the hearts and minds of those who knew her, and loved her. She is survived by 4 sons, Mack F. Smith, Jr., and Gary P. Smith (Tammy) both of Savannah, GA; R. Oliver Smith of Atlanta, GA; and Rev. Alan Smith (Judy) of Athens, GA; grandchildren, Thomas Smith (Ellen) of Camden, SC; Andrew Smith of Atlanta, GA; Benjamin and Jonathan Smith both of Savannah, GA; and 2 great grandchildren, Harper and Kirksey Smith. Visitation: 4-6 p.m. Sunday at the Fairhaven Funeral Home. Funeral Services: 2 p.m. Monday at Trinity United Methodist Church, corner of Barnard St., and President St., with Rev. Enoch Hendry, and Dr. J. Calvin Webb officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Abbey Memorial Park. Mrs. Smith will be taken to Trinity United Methodist Church at 11:30 a.m., Monday to lie in state. Remembrances to Young Harris College. Fairhaven Funeral Home & Crematory 2794 US Hwy 80 West Garden City, GA 31408 912-964-2862 www.fairhavenfuneralhome.net Savannah Morning News May 4, 2008 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at savannahnow.com/obituaries .
Le 4 mai 2008 (Savannah Morning News, , États-Unis)
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