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Mavis Smith Obituary
SMITH, Mavis Mavis Louise Reno Smith, 84, of Ladson, SC, entered the arms of her Savior on June 19, 2006. Mrs. Smith was the loving mother of Mrs. Martha (Walter) Winningham, Mrs. Sandra Greenhill, Mr. Charles (Wanda) Smith, Mrs. Glenda (Tony) Barnes, Mrs. Brenda Mellard, Mrs. Ann (Ben) Harmon, Mrs. Sheila (Ronnie) Martin and Ms. Deborah Smith; she was the sister of Mrs. Ruby (Hubert) Lollis of Williston, SC, and Mr. Bernell Reno of Coldwater, MI; the loving sister-in-law of Mr. Robert Burch of Birmingham, AL; precious grandmother of Mr. Walter (Karen) Winningham, Mr. Rodney (Beverly) Winningham, Wayne Winningham, Mrs. Shelley (Scott) Bodden, Mr. Lee (Samantha) Greenhill, Mrs. Kelly (Marques) Bush, Ms. Angela Lyons, David, Stephen, Tonya & Tiffany Barnes, SPC Mr. Rob (Heather) Mellard, Mrs. Sheila (Brian) Dickerhoof, Mrs. Shannon (Jared) Bowman, Sharon Mellard, Ms. Michele Odom, RN, Mrs. Marlene (Tim) Robertson, Mrs. Jenisus (Michael) Pardue, Mr. Ronnie (Angela) Martin, Jr., and Robert Varner, IIII; beloved great-grandmother of Shane, Riley, Hunter, Megan, Kriztina and Noah Winningham, Jennifer, Corey and Tanner Bodden, Tritteny Smith Lyons, Kayla, Sybil, Brant and Stevi Barnes, Jonathon Mullinax, Kayley Pace, Michael, Christopher, and Sara Sweat, Chandler Bowman, Gabrielle, and Isabelle Mellard, Joshua Odom, Kylie and Timothy Robertson, Savannah Pardue, Mariah and Jordan Martin; special family and friends, Andrew Odom, Travis Dickerson, James Cobb, Margaret Back, Danielle Gordon, Ronnie Martin, Sr., and Danny Mellard. She was born in Dixianna, AL, December 20, 1921, the daughter of Henry K. Reno and Bertha P. McElvana Reno, deceased. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles H. Smith; sisters, Mrs. Emma (Warren) Richardson of Gardendale, AL, Mrs. Leila (Robert) Burch of Birmingham, AL; brothers, Mr. Cleo Reno, Mr. Emory Reno, Mr. Leon Reno, and Mr. Sterling Reno all of AL; grandchild, Chris Lyons and great-grandchild Lillie Winningham. She was formerly employed at Summerville Dress Company for over 20 years and was a faithful member of Summerville Church of God for over forty-five years where she was known by all there as "Granny." Funeral services will be held Thursday morning, June 22, 2006 at Summerville Church of God at eleven o'clock. Burial will be in Dorchester Memory Gardens. Memorials may be made to Summerville Church of God, 304 South Pine Street, Summerville, SC 29483. Pallbearers are grandchildren: Michele Odom, Marlene Robertson, Tim Robertson, Walter Winningham, Rodney Winningham, Robert Varner IIII, Ronnie Martin and Jared Bowman. Honorary pallbearers: Andrew Odom, Shane Winningham, Marques Bush, James Cobb and Rick Hamlet. Arrangements by PARKS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 130 West 1st North Street, Summerville, SC. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.
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Tiffany Barnes
July 19, 2006
Granny,
I know that you can't see this. But I wanted to let everyone know, how much we love and miss you. You are the rock of this family. I really don't see how we will make it, in the hard time with out you. I know you would say, trust in God. We will granny. I know you are in a better place, walking the streets of gold. Like Sybil says: singing Jesus songs with the angles. I know I can say this for my family, that we can't wait to see you again. Your memory will last in our hearts forever. Again I just wanted to say we love and miss you, but heavens sweeter with you there....
Ann Harmon
July 16, 2006
Mom, I thought each day would get easier dealing with your loss, but each day has been harder and I miss you more than words could ever say.You were my life and I don't know how the family will go on without you. I love you. Ann
shannon bowman
July 13, 2006
Granny,im going to miss you more then anyone will ever know. i promise to go to church for you.i will never forget to let my kids know how much you loved and cared for them. you will always be in my heart and soul. I LOVE YOU!!!!
Ann Harmon
July 3, 2006
Margaret,Paul, Juanita and Judy,
Thank your for your kind words. It has been a little over a week now but her lose is still not real to me. She is shouting in Glory so I can take comfort in that.
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Margaret Powell
July 2, 2006
I am the granddaughter of Margaret (Maggie) McElvana Clevenger Hogan. I know we are related somewhere down the line. My mother was Ida Hogan England. She passed away on March 2, 2006. I know you will miss her greatly as I have my mom and grandmother. You are in our prayers.
Judy Burch
June 26, 2006
For Lynn and myself, we feel the loss of a wonderful aunt. Aunt Mavis always had the sweetest smile and the kindest eyes. I loved them both but she was an exact opposite of her sister, Leila. You all know I mean this with a heart of love. Both wonderful women whom I am thankful to have known and had them in my life.
MOM, Me, Brenda & Sheila
Ann Smith Harmon
June 25, 2006
Mom,
You were my heart and soul and each day I have missed you more. I know you are in Heaven on the right hand of Jesus and that you are with Grandma & Grandpa Reno and your brothers and sisters having a great time. I can take comfort in that but still wish I could see your face and hear your voice once more. You were the monarch of the family and always taught us how to love each other through all trials and tribulations. Jesus, take care of her until I can see her again. Mom, I love you, miss you but know you are walking the streets of gold hand in hand with your family. Your daughter, Ann
Paul and Juanita Kennedy
June 21, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Michele Odom
June 21, 2006
Granny,
YOU were our world. You held this family together and I honestly dont know what we are going to do without you.
I love you with all my heart and miss you more than words can express.
Jennifer Bodden
June 21, 2006
granny. i love & miss you so much.. i cant wait to see you one day in heaven.. your in such a better place & i love you so much..
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