BORN

1933

DIED

2017

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McDonough, Georgia

Nezree Smith Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 9, 2017.

Mrs. Nezree Smith, age 84, of McDonough, GA passed away August 8, 2017. Mrs. Smith was born in Meridian, MS the daughter of the late OraDean Nabors Shumate and Elester Shumate. She was also preceded in death by her Husband George P. Smith; Son, Ronnie C. Guy; Daughter, Gloria J. Smith; Granddaughter, Tina T. Carroll.



Mrs. Smith enjoyed spending time with family and friends, shopping, traveling and being active in her church serving the Lord. She was a member of Bethesda Cathedral of the Apostolic Faith in Decatur, GA.



Survivors are her children: Shirley Hughes of Iowa; Wilma J. Carroll of Gary, IN; Olivia Taylor of Gary, IN; Theresa K. Smith-Sebastian (Dwane) of McDonough; OraDean Smith of McDonough; and Pastor Michael L. Smith (Corrina) of Greenville, SC; 13 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren; sisters, Irene Shumate of Oklahoma City, OK, and Lula M. Tomlinson of Huntsville, AL; and numerous nieces, nephews and other loving family members and friends.



The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, August 18, 2017 – from 6 – 8:00 PM. Funeral service will be on Saturday, August 19, 2017 – 1:00 PM in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with Pastor Doug Druker officiating. Interment will follow at Kennedy Memorial Gardens in Ellenwood, GA.



Haisten Funeral Home of McDonough is in charge of the arrangements. 770-914-8833 haistenfunerals.com

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August 15, 2017

Nikisha Stanislaus-Bethea

My deepest condolences to the family of Nearer Smith, she was such a sweet person, I had the pleasure of spending quality time with her and I will always keep those sweet memories I'm my heart.

August 14, 2017

Signature Spas by Delamar

Our sincere condolences to Theresa Smith-Sebastian and her family in the loss of your mother. Your Signature Spas by Delamar family is praying for you in this time of bereavement. We love you and pray God's comfort as you grieve and heal.

August 11, 2017

Robert Bridges

To Dean and the entire Family, Saddened my heart to hear of Mother Smith passing, She was truly kind, faithful and Loved the Lord , Will always Love and miss her, She was always willing to share her life before Christ and after meeting Him,. Grateful I got to spend time with her, So, no more suffering, And I know she's with the Lord, May God bless each and every family member in a special way,...Rest in Heaven Mother Smith , I Love you!!!

August 11, 2017

Laura Rhodes

My aunt was a soldier in the Lord's army! If it wasn't for her, I wouldn't have meet my husband. Ronald. I thank God for allowing her to be a bold soldier. She had no problems speaking God's word to others. She left a legend for her family and I know God called her home to be with him. His faithful servant completed her assignments. Love you Tnez and RIP.

August 10, 2017

Wanda Scott

Michael and Family:
May God bring comfort at this difficult time.

August 10, 2017

Bartolo& Frances Resto

We were saddened to hear of Mother Smith's passing.She is present with the Lord and we encourage you to find strength in the memories and the legacy she left.

August 9, 2017

Alex mking

My condolence to the family n may she in peace

August 9, 2017

Mary Daniels

I love me some you Mommie . Missing you already.

August 9, 2017

Mary Daniels

Mommie Nezree!!I'm already missing you. I'm so grateful for our memories.I know you going to laugh at what I'm about to say.I woke up this morning to come to you but instead I open my blinds for you to look out the window at God's beautiful creations then I laid back and starting looking and smiling with tears of pain trying to accept the reality.Mommie all I think about is you.I truly thank God for you because you gave me something that words just ain't enough.I can see your warm smile and hear your heart warming laugh.Oh I can't leave out that look you always gjve me.Mommie I love me some you. God knows your present here on earth with us all will be missed tremendously.I just want to have our moments back even if it was just long enough for us to hold hands looking at each other with our smile.I know your in no more pain and God knows best for us all.I also know you were ready and you told me you were tired but I never thought you was that ready.You are loved by many many many people and you knew it. You can own this statement without a doubt; ( TO KNOW ME IS PURELY TO LOVE ME NEZREE)..I pray I'm able to touch and spread love like yours through out my life here on earth.You was/is one true (PHENOMENAL WOMAN)..I LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY HEART MOMMIE NEZREE SMITH.YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART AND MISSED FROM MY LIFE/WORLD..PRAYERS AND CONDOLENCES TO THE ENTIRE FAMILY.

August 9, 2017

Mary Daniels

Mommie Nezree!!I'm already missing you. I'm so grateful for our memories.I know you going to laugh at what I'm about to say.I woke up this morning to come to you but instead I open my blinds for you to look out the window at God's beautiful creations then I laid back and starting looking and smiling with tears of pain trying to accept the reality.Mommie all I think about is you.I truly thank God for you because you gave me something that words just ain't enough.I can see your warm smile and hear your heart warming laugh.Oh I can't leave out that look you always gjve me.Mommie I love me some you. God knows your present here on earth with us all will be missed tremendously.I just want to have our moments back even if it was just long enough for us to hold hands looking at each other with our smile.I know your in no more pain and God knows best for us all.I also know you were ready and you told me you were tired but I never thought you was that ready.You are loved by many many many people and you knew it. You can own this statement without a doubt; ( TO KNOW ME IS PURELY TO LOVE ME "NEZREE" )..I pray I'm able to touch and spread love like yours through out my life here on earth.You was/is one true (PHENOMENAL WOMAN)..I LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY HEART MOMMIE NEZREE SMITH.YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART AND MISSED FROM MY LIFE/WORLD!!!... PRAYERS AND CONDOLENCES TO THE ENTIRE FAMILY.

August 9, 2017

Mary Daniels

Mommie Nezree!!I'm already missing you. I'm so grateful for our memories.I know you going to laugh at what I'm about to say.I woke up this morning to come to you but instead I open my blinds for you to look out the window at God's beautiful creations then I laid back and starting looking and smiling with tears of pain trying to accept the reality.Mommie all I think about is you.I truly thank God for you because you gave me something that words just ain't enough.I can see your warm smile and hear your heart warming laugh.Oh I can't leave out that look you always gjve me.Mommie I love me some you. God knows your present here on earth with us all will be missed tremendously.I just want to have our moments back even if it was just long enough for us to hold hands looking at each other with our smile.I know your in no more pain and God knows best for us all.I also know you were ready and you told me you were tired but I never thought you was that ready.You are loved by many many many people and you knew it. You can own this statement without a doubt.***TO KNOW ME IS PURELY TO LOVE ME "NEZREE"***..I pray I'm able to touch and spread love like yours through out my life here on earth.You was/ is one true "PHENOMENAL WOMAN"..I LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY HEART MOMMIE NEZREE SMITH.YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART AND MISSED FROM MY LIFE/WORLD!!!... PRAYERS AND CONDOLENCES TO THE ENTIRE FAMILY.

August 9, 2017

Mary Daniels

Mommie... I'm already missing you. I'm so grateful for our memories. I know you going to laugh at what I'm about to say. I woke up this morning to come to you but instead I open my blinds for you to look out the window at God's beautiful creations then I laid back and starting looking, smiling with tears of pain trying to accept the reality. Mommie all I think about is you. I truly thank God for you because you gave me something that words just ain't enough. I can see your warm smile and hear your heart warming laugh. Oh I can't leave out that look you always gjve me. Mommie I love me some you. God knows your present here on earth with us all will be missed tremendously. I just want to have our moments back even if it was just long enough for us to hold hands looking at each other with our smile. I know your in no more pain and God knows best for us all. I also know you were ready and you told me you were tired but I never thought you was that ready. You are loved by many many many people and you knew it. You can own this statement without a doubt. *** TO KNOW ME IS PURELY TO LOVE ME " NEZREE***.. I pray I'm able to touch and spread love like yours through out my life here on earth. You was/ is one "PHENOMENAL WOMAN "!! I LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY HEART MOMMIE NEZREE SMITH. YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART AND MISSED FROM MY LIFE/WORLD!!!...

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