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Elaine Smalls Obituary

Elaine Y. Smalls N. CHARLESTON - The funeral service celebrating the life of Elaine Y. Smalls will be held on Thursday, July 1, 2010, 2:00 PM at Canaan Missionary Baptist Church, 1561 Moss Tree Road, North Charleston. Viewing will be held at The Palmetto Mortuary on today from 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM and at the Church on the afternoon of service from 12:30 PM until funeral hour. Family and friends may visit with the family this evening at 139 Dorchester Manor Blvd., North Charleston, 29420 from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Her memories will be cherished by her children, Brittani Smalls, Sharmayna Smalls, Jarmayna Smalls and William Smalls, Jr.; grandchildren, Dezyre Smalls and Trevon Smalls; parents, Frank Glenn and Wilhelmena Youngblood; her sister and brothers and a host of other relatives and friends. A memorial message may be sent to the family at www.palmettomortuary.com. Professional services by: THE PALMETTO MORTUARY, INC., 1122 Morrison Dr., Charleston, SC 29403; 843.727.1230 or 1.866.727.1231. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/deaths

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jun. 26 to Jun. 30, 2010.

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Lue Britt Smalls

July 9, 2010

To Brittany and Family, I'm so very sorry.I just found out about this.We worked together at Fort.May God bless and keep you and your family close and strengthen you each day. Please know that I am and will be praying for you Brittany, GOD BLESS YOU

Romonia Morrison

July 6, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you. Elaine will be missed by all who knew her.

walter bligen

July 2, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you all Elaine was one of gods own. God makes no mistakes.You will be missed.

walter bligen

July 2, 2010

To the Smalls and Youngblood family during your time of bereavement, Elaine will be missed,i grew up with her in Osborn.Be assured God makes no mistakes.O give thanks unto the lord for he is good and his mercy endureth forever

Henry Pryor

July 2, 2010

It brings sadness to my heart an i really can;t beleive that Elaine is gone. but god has her wrap up in his bossoms of love. we will miss her but she is with her maker. to the kids make no mistakes if you need me call me. may god bless you.

Andrea Youngblood Woodley

July 1, 2010

To uncle Glen and aunt Wilhelmena, I am so sorry to hear about Elaine. She was such a beautiful person. I've lost touch with her over the years, but I can still remember our good times and laughters. She will truly be missed. May God bless you all and I will keep all of you in my prayer during this time of bereavement.

Debra Gilliard

July 1, 2010

To Elaine's Family
Imagine my shock and surprise when I saw the paper yesterday and saw Elaine's picture..I had no idea- I worked with Elaine many years ago at Grandys -She was a very sweet person.May God continue to be of comfort to you especially during this time of your breavement.

Olivia Carter

June 30, 2010

To the Smalls family, know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this of bereavement. Elaine was a wonderful person to have met and a good co-worker. To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.

Daisy Brisbane-Simmons,(John's Island), Olivia (Libby) Carter (Orangeburg South).

Betty Jones

June 30, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Gladys & George Mack Jr.

June 30, 2010

At a time when words are so hard to find, may you know god is with you.
HIS FAITHFUL LOVE;and peace and understanding will carry you though.
with Heartfelt Sympathy.

April Turner

June 30, 2010

I am sorry for your lost my prayers and thoughts are with you in this time of need

Evelyn Falls

June 30, 2010

Elaine, my family and I will miss that smile and your loving and giving personality. You truly enjoyed life and the people enjoyed you. We will miss you wholeheartedly; you can rest now because you are in God’s hands. The children, William, Brittani, Sharmayna and Jake hold on to each other. To Brittani and William take care of your little brother and sister. If there is anything you need please let me know. I love you guys.

viola ancrum

June 30, 2010

She is just away, but her memories remain and the love that she left within your hearts will help to ease the pain, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. " Viola Ancrum & Family

Jeannette Pierce

June 30, 2010

I am so sorry to hear about Elaine we worked together on the naval base at the service station.She was such a funny young lady full of life and lots of laughs.I remember staying at your house in ravenel in the trailer park.We laughed and talked half the night.I remember all those evenings after working just sitting and talking taking rides.I will truly miss you.I love you but God loves you best.Children hold onto God's unchanging hands.He will never leave you nor forsake you.I pray he gives you the peace that surpasses all understanding.

Holmes Sylvia

June 29, 2010

I am praying for you. I pray God comfort and keep you during your hour of loss. My deepest Sympathy.

Jametta Vanderhorst

June 29, 2010

I am praying you find comfort knowing your mother is in a better place. Your family have my deepest sympathy and know your mother will always be with you.

peaches gilliard

June 29, 2010

SORRY FOR YOUR LOST

Malcolm & Monica (Smalls) Jefferson

June 29, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Baptist Hill High School Class of 1984

June 29, 2010

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.

JORCELYN REED

June 29, 2010

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Vincent and Savetria Palmer

June 29, 2010

We are sorry for your loss. We are praying for your family.

Audriana Wright & Kadeza Walcott

June 29, 2010

Hey Aunti I know your in a better place but we miss you down here with us.Well now theres no more pain and suffering in that you will Forever Rest,we miss you dearly aunti.I Love You

evangelist lisa bradley-wright

June 29, 2010

elaine will be missed she was the most wittiest and funniest persont to be around. my soul is at peace knowing personally that elaine soul was right with god before god called her home! to be absent from the body is to be present with the lord. elaine i loved you so much and miss you, but i know god loves you more!! no more suffering and no more pain!!my prayer is that god will comfort and give peace to the children the peace that surpasses all understanding.god said in his word those that mourn shall be comforted!! i thank god for allowing me to be in your life!! i miss you dearly and our coffee time on the porch!! god bless you it is well now with your soul!! rest in peace until we meet again in the air with the lord!!

ETTA PORTER- SANDERS

June 29, 2010

To THE YOUNGBLOOD FAMILY
DO KNOW THAT IN OUR LIVES WE DON'T UNDERSTAND SOME SITUATIONS BUT WE GO THROUGH THOSE SITUATIONS TO GET TO WHAT EVER GODS WANTS US TO BE.SO STAY STRONG WITH THE LORD AN KEEP YOUR HANDS IN GODS HAND,THROUGH ALL THAT WE ALL GOES THROUGH WE HAVE TO TRUST GOD,

Terri Johnson

June 29, 2010

Mrs. Elaine you will be deeply missed by friends and loved ones. Go on and take your rest we love you but God loves you best.

Barbara Brown

June 29, 2010

To the Family you have my deepest sympathy

Barbara Taylor

June 28, 2010

I am sorry for your loss and my deepest
sympathy goes out to your family

Barbara Taylor

June 28, 2010

I AM SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS AND GOD BE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY

bettysmalls mcpherson

June 28, 2010

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Ruthie Townsend

June 28, 2010

Smalls and Youngblood Family ,We are so sorry for your lost, we know that GOD is able to carry the family thru anything and everything so continue to hold on to his unchanging hands.May his grace and mercies continue to be with the family.your cousin Goldie, and Ms. Williemae and family.

Demetria Washington

June 28, 2010

Our prayers and our deepest sympathy goes out to your family and kids!May god bless them through there grieving time

Sheron Burns

June 28, 2010

God be with the Smalls Family in the time of their bereavement. Elaine was such a beautiful person. So sorry to hear about her death.

Mary Finney

June 28, 2010

Elaine was a wonderful person and will truly be missed. Our hearts go out to you now and in the days ahead. May GOD continue to bless you and keep you.

Donzle & Anna Smalls

June 28, 2010

We are so sorry to hear of your lost. Our prayers will forever be with you. We pray that our heavenly Father will give comfort to the family during these time.

Lauren Fludd

June 28, 2010

Our prayers and deepest sympathy are with your family. May God bless and keep you all in the hollow of his hands.

Harold, Mary Greene and Family
James, Lauren Fludd and Family

Annette & Mark Jones

June 28, 2010

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

jackie blake

June 28, 2010

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Karen Yvette Roberts

June 28, 2010

It's so hard to say good-by to one of the most spirited, witty but fun person.Laine,has ran a good race and fought a good fight.God sent down one of his whispering angels and babe you had to go.

Ms. Hazel L. Horry

June 28, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your hour of need.Hope you will find comfort in knowing that the Lord came for one of his angels.

Ms. Karen Roberts

June 28, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you all.Take comfort in knowing that Elaine now have a guardian angel to watch over her. No more sickness, No more pains.Remember, the God we serve is an awesome God,one who makes no mistakes.May God forever bless the bereave family.

smith victoria

June 28, 2010

You have my deepest sympathy.Elaine will truely be missed.May God bless and comfort you all.

HENRY Pryor

June 27, 2010

God has prepared a better home for you in heaven, i have been a friend of yours for some time an i will always remember all the good times we shared, to the kids know that your mother has gone on to a better place to be at peace with the lord she has run a good race an fought a good fight. Love Always Henry

Crystal & Christie Moultrie

June 27, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

June 27, 2010

GOD HAS CALLED YOU HOME TO GIVE YOU REST
WE TAKE COMFORT KNOWING YOU. THAT YOU STAND AT THE. HEAVENLY GATE AWAITING OUR SAVIOR. WILLIAM. SMALLS & FAMILY
NORFOLK.VA

VERNELL BUTLER

June 27, 2010

TO MY FAMILY:I'M SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT ELAINE.
OUR FAMILY CHAIN HAS ONCE BEEN BROKEN AGAIN, BUT FAMILY WE MUST CONTINUE TO GO ON UNTIL WE MEET ELAINE AGAIN.
I SEND MY LOVE TO ALL OF YOU.

Shontel Campbell

June 26, 2010

I can't believe your gone babe, you will be greatly missed. I find peace in knowing that you are no longer suffering. My prayers are with your children.

Lauren Fludd

June 26, 2010

Our prayers and deepest sympathy are with you all. May God bless and keep you all in the hollow of his hands.

Harold, Mary Greene and Family
James, Lauren Fludd and Family

June 26, 2010

Elaine you will be missed Priscilla Whaley

JACQUELINE BLAKE

June 26, 2010

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

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