Mother Christine Jefferson Smith was born November 29, 1931 to the late Eugene and Viola (Nunk) Jefferson in Sanderson, Florida. She was educated in the public schools of Baker County. Mother Smith was united in holy matrimony to the late Willie Smith. Unto this union five children were born. Mother Smith was a faithful member of Church of God By Faith, Sanderson, FL., serving faithfully and dutifully on the mothers' board, senior choir and usher board. She could be heard singing her favorite songs "He's done so much for me", "Lord hear my cry" and "He's everything to me". Mother Smith was employed by the Baker County Council on Aging, giving over 20 years of dedicated service. She enjoyed serving and preparing meals for the seniors with her daughter Barbara. Mother Smith endured hardness as a good soldier and never gave up any ground. She fought a good fight and finished her course. She is preceded in death by her brother, Robert "Tweety" Jefferson, Sr. Left to cherish precious memories: Three daughters, Barbara Jackson, Denise (Gerald) Church, June (Emory) Pace, all of Sanderson, FL; two sons, Lee (Emma) Ward, Mike Smith, both of Tallahassee, FL; grandchildren, Kashanda Smith, Joshua Benjamin, Kentrez Smith, Trenton Benjamin, Rashaad Church; great-grandchild, K'mariyon White; sisters-in-law, Mamie Thomas, Tallahassee, FL, Mozell Jefferson, Sanderson, FL; god-daughter, DeNesha McCray; god-sons, Kendrick Clayton, Timothy Givens; special cousins, Elder Mitchell Givens, Alma Blue, Freddie Blue; special niece and nephew, Tanza (Charles) Humes, Harold (Barbara) Jefferson; special friends, Precious Williams and Eartha Lee Gaskins; a host of nieces nephews, cousins and friends.Homegoing celebration for Mother Christine Smith will be 11:00 A.M. Saturday, June 26, 2010 at Johnson Chapel Church of God by Faith, Sanderson, Florida.The family will receive friends Friday, June 25, 2010 from 6 – 8:00 PM at the church.Arrangements entrusted to Combs Funeral Home. 292 NE Washington Street. (386) 752-4366. Marq Combs-Turner, L.F.D. "The Caring Professionals"