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Obituary For Laverne Smith
Mrs. Laverne Smith 86, of Ridge Grove, Alabama died Thursday May 17, 2018 at her residence. Mrs. Smith was born in Clay County, Alabama March 16, 1932 to the late Grady Birchfield and the late Mae Railey Birchfield, she was a member of the Center Baptist Church, where she served first as the church pianist and then church organist for the past 72 years, she was a homemaker and also retired from the US Postal Service.
Funeral services will be held at 11 Saturday May 19, 2018 at the Center Baptist Church with burial to follow at the church cemetery, with the Rev. Randall Hamer and the Rev. Jimmy Allen officiating.
Visitation will be held Friday at the church from 4PM until 7PM.
She is survived by her 4 Daughters-Sandra (Wayne) Gillenwaters of Ridge Grove, Al., Dinah Smith of Ridge Grove, Al., Deborah (Rev. Randall) Hamer of Lanett, Al., DeAnne (Nick) DeWeese of Auburn, Al., 1 Sister-Lemerle Gilmore of Auburn, Al., 9 Grandchildren 7 Great Grandchildren. Donations may be made to the Center Baptist Church Children's Fund 2511 Co. Rd. 33 LaFayette, Alabama 36862
Services
2511 Co Rd 33
La Fayette, AL 36862
Funeral Service
2511 Co Rd 33
La Fayette, AL 36862
Interment
2511 Co Rd 33
La Fayette, AL 36862
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My heartfelt condolences to the family. I am so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort through the loving and happy memories of your dear loved one,Miss Laverne. May you also look to our loving Heavenly Father, the God of all comfort, to provide what you need at this very sad time. (2 Corinthians 1:3,4, Psalms 83:18). He promises us that very soon, "He will wipe every tear from our eyes and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away." Revelation 21:3,4, Isaiah 33:24. He also promises us that there will be a resurrection of our loved ones that we have lost in death, and they will have the opportunity to live forever in perfect health in Paradise right here on earth. (John 5:28,29, Psalms 37:10,11). What wonderful promises! Can you imagine a time on earth when there will be no more sickness, pain or death? May all of God's promises give you a measure of comfort, peace, hope and strength. I have personally found very comforting thoughts on jw.org.
- Jackie Reid