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Anna Belle Smith FOLLY BEACH - Anna Belle Schill Smith, 94, of Folly Beach, died Monday, December 12, 2011, in Charleston, SC. The relatives and friends of Anna Belle S. Smith are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 AM Thursday, December 15, 2011, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. The Rite of Committal will be at St. Lawrence Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday afternoon between 4:00 and 7:00 PM at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Hwy. Anna Belle was born on March 11, 1917, in St. Augustine, Florida, a daughter of the late Spencer C. and Belle Mickler Schill. She was a 1934 graduate of Bishop England High School and a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Charleston and Our Lady of Good Counsel on Folly Beach. She was employed while a young woman by SCE&G of Charleston and was later a homemaker. Her husband Cleveland Joseph Smith, her brother, Joseph S. Schill and her sister, Carmita Schill Ramsdell preceded her in death. Surviving are four children: Cleveland Smith (Janice) of Mt. Pleasant; Lynn Smith Beltz (Jim) of Folly Beach; Kenneth Smith (Mary) and Reginald Smith (Debby) both of Charleston. Her twelve grandchildren are Kevin Smith (Debby), Jeffrey Smith, Michele Smith Haak (Tim), Laurie Beltz Holscher (Ted), Dana Beltz, Eric Beltz, Heather Smith Lovette (Graham), Meagan Smith Rugheimer (Peter), Emily Smith Burnett (James), Prudence Smith Blum (Mattie), Hayden Smith, and Mallory Smith. Anna Belle is also survived by thirteen great-grandchildren. The family extends their thanks and gratitude to the nurses and staff of Roper Hospital's 4th floor HVTE and to Anna Belle's caregivers: Johndale Grant, Molly Vakamino, Bell Lights, Laurie Palmer, Marsha Todhunter and Trudy Johnson. Memorials may be made to the Bishop England High School Endowment Fund. 363 Seven Farms Dr. Charleston, SC 29492 Her Guestbook may be signed at www.jamesamcalister.com. Arrangements by JAMES A. MCALISTER Funerals & Cremation. 766-1365. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/ deaths

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Dec. 12 to Dec. 13, 2011.

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Charlene

December 6, 2024

Family, it is hard to believe Anna passed 13
Years ago. I think of her every so often. She was loved by everyone in Pain Management.

Charlene Walthour

December 6, 2020

It just seems like yesterday that sweet Anna Belle went to with the Lord. She loved to tell jokes. Lynn, you were always by her side.

Charlene Walthour

December 6, 2019

Anna was such a hoot. When she came to the pain clinic were I worked she was always smiling and quick with a Joke. Everyone there loved Anna. What was not to love. Her daughter Lynn was always by her side and put her mothers care in our hands. You are now with the Lord and out of pain. It is hard to phantom that it has been 8 years. Love to the family.

Fr. David

December 16, 2011

For the family of Anna Belle Smith, prayers from our hearts are lifted to God for the soul of Anna Belle today. Michelle your family here at Mt. Pleasant hospital will continue to hold you and your family before the God's throne as you mourn the loss and celebrate the life of your grandmother.
May her sould rest in peace eternal.....

Bernie Ritter

December 15, 2011

Clevie, Lynn,Kenny and Reggie,

You all in my thoughts and prayers.

Kathleen Johnson

December 15, 2011

To the Smith family you all are in my prayers.Prudence stay strong I know you loved your grandmother-you talked about her all the time(take care...)

Marcia Shealey

December 14, 2011

Although I spoke to this wonderful woman on only a couple of occasions, I felt as if I knew her quite well. I was first introduced to this family in 1974 when I taught her son Reggie and Debby, his girlfriend and soon-to-be-wife, during their senior year at Bishop England High School. Since that time, I have had the pleasure of teaching and getting to know all of her many children and grandchildren. From her children to her grandchildren, every single member of her family has always been polite and respectful. This trait must have been taught by this wonderful matriarch whose family adored her. May she live forever through the memories of her devoted children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Debbie Boals

December 14, 2011

The Smith Family,

You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Sincere condolences.

December 13, 2011

The staff at St Francis Pain Mgmt will miss Anna Belle dearly. She was a sweet, sweet Lady. Lynn, you will be in our prayers. God Bless and keep her.

December 13, 2011

So sorry to learn about Annabelle, she was always so sweet to all of our family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all - Love Laura Pate McKinnon

Bonnie Vass

December 13, 2011

So sorry for your loss...Keeping you all in my thoughts & prayers. Annabelle was such an amazing lady & she will be missed dearly! Love you all!! Yall have such an incredible family!

Love,
Bonnie, Patrick, Collin & Cayden Vass

Lawrence & Venice Eaddie

December 12, 2011

It was my pleasure to know Miss Anna Belle. I met a good friend who will be dearly missed. Our prayers for comfort and strength are with the family.

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