1951
Ollie
2019
Ollie Smith
March 4, 1951 — March 7, 2019
Ollie Mae Smith af fectiona t e ly known as “ M A ” to her children and grandchildren and “ RED ” to her siblings and cousin s , ( age 68 ), of Q uincy, Fl orida – Sawdust Community , passed away on March 7, 2019 surrounded by her family in Kin g sland, G A – Camden County . Per Ollie Mae ’ s wishes and certainly in line with Free Spirit , A Private Ash Scattering at Sea Ceremon y will be held next Saturday , March 16, 2019 at 2PM sailing off the coast of Jackson ville, Florida from the St. John ’ s River into the Atlantic Ocean. A Repast Celebration of Life Reception for family and friends will follow in King sland, Ga. O n Saturday, March 16, 2019 – Time/ Location TBD.
Ollie Mae Smi th was born in Quincy, Florida – Saw dus t Communit y to the late Oliver , Sr & Lex ie Mae Gunn Smith on March 4, 1951. Ollie Mae was one of the daughters of sharecroppers so at an early age she worked on the fami ly ’ s tobacco farm while juggling her home and school responsibilities ; this, she believes gave her tremendous st rength and per severance that carried her through life . She was educated in the Gads den Co unty School system (Ca rter Parramore High School) and la ter attend ed Indian River Jr. College in Ft. Pierce , Fl orida where she studied Busin ess Administration and A gri culture . She worked in the Domestic and Agriculture industries for most of her life, but her most p rideful work was that of Caretake r for the elderl y and the ill. People in her communi ty sought her out r egularly to care for their family members and she was always eager to lend her caring hands and sp irit .
Ollie Mae is also known to have been a true student and teacher of God ’ s W or d and love d spread ing this W or d to others . She absolutely loved people and they loved her – she never met a stranger! Those close to her als o knows tha t she had a s pecial hobby of growing beau tif ul Plants and collecting family photos and Stuffed Animals.
Ollie Mae is preceded in death by her Parents: Oliver . Sr and Lexie Mae Gunn Smith (1979, 201 3 , respectively ) . Her loving brother, Oliver S mith, Jr (2007), Her Loving Sisters: Inez Wi lcher (20 08), Marilyn Smith (2011), and Wanda Smith (201 5 ).
Ollie Mae is survived by her Daughters: Kimberly “Kim” Morris (Kevin) and Angela “Loffie” Walker (Corey); 4 Beloved Granddaughters: Tekeysia Kinmin – “Kissie”; Casey Bullard – “Bullet”; Shatila Burgess – “Tekella”; and Precious Walker – “Lebby”; 2 Brothers: John Richardson, Stanley Smith; 6 Sisters: Deloris Richardson, Geraldine Gibbs (Amos), Dollie Williams (James), Alice Hudson (Carl), and Tonya Smith; a devoted niece – Carla Harris (Al); a devoted great- niece Mikiyah Gilmore ; a devoted nephew Micah Morris; and a host of other nieces, nephews, and beloved cousins (The Gunns and The Rauls). She also leaves to mourn two special friends: Mr. Roland Dorsey and Mr. Aaron Coverson.
The family of Ollie Mae Smith wishes to extend our sincere thanks to Georgia Hospice Care ’ s Team of P rof essionals: Jessica Johns, RN ; Dolores Smock, CNA; Sheila Gibbs, C NA; Tracy Quintara, Social Worker; Robert Magoola, Chaplain and all other f riends who brought joy to our Ma while she was her e on Earth – T hank You!
* Memorials may be sent to Coastal Camden Funeral Home 935 East King Avenue Kingsland, Ga. 31548
March 4, 1951 – March 7, 2019
Ollie Mae Smi th was born in Quincy, Florida – Saw dus t Communit y to the late Oliver , Sr & Lex ie Mae Gunn Smith on March 4, 1951. Ollie Mae was one of the daughters of sharecroppers so at an early age she worked on the fami ly ’ s tobacco farm while juggling her home and school responsibilities ; this, she believes gave her tremendous st rength and per severance that carried her through life . She was educated in the Gads den Co unty School system (Ca rter Parramore High School) and la ter attend ed Indian River Jr. College in Ft. Pierce , Fl orida where she studied Busin ess Administration and A gri culture . She worked in the Domestic and Agriculture industries for most of her life, but her most p rideful work was that of Caretake r for the elderl y and the ill. People in her communi ty sought her out r egularly to care for their family members and she was always eager to lend her caring hands and sp irit .
Ollie Mae is also known to have been a true student and teacher of God ’ s W or d and love d spread ing this W or d to others . She absolutely loved people and they loved her – she never met a stranger! Those close to her als o knows tha t she had a s pecial hobby of growing beau tif ul Plants and collecting family photos and Stuffed Animals.
Ollie Mae is preceded in death by her Parents: Oliver . Sr and Lexie Mae Gunn Smith (1979, 201 3 , respectively ) . Her loving brother, Oliver S mith, Jr (2007), Her Loving Sisters: Inez Wi lcher (20 08), Marilyn Smith (2011), and Wanda Smith (201 5 ).
Ollie Mae is survived by her Daughters: Kimberly “Kim” Morris (Kevin) and Angela “Loffie” Walker (Corey); 4 Beloved Granddaughters: Tekeysia Kinmin – “Kissie”; Casey Bullard – “Bullet”; Shatila Burgess – “Tekella”; and Precious Walker – “Lebby”; 2 Brothers: John Richardson, Stanley Smith; 6 Sisters: Deloris Richardson, Geraldine Gibbs (Amos), Dollie Williams (James), Alice Hudson (Carl), and Tonya Smith; a devoted niece – Carla Harris (Al); a devoted great- niece Mikiyah Gilmore ; a devoted nephew Micah Morris; and a host of other nieces, nephews, and beloved cousins (The Gunns and The Rauls). She also leaves to mourn two special friends: Mr. Roland Dorsey and Mr. Aaron Coverson.
The family of Ollie Mae Smith wishes to extend our sincere thanks to Georgia Hospice Care ’ s Team of P rof essionals: Jessica Johns, RN ; Dolores Smock, CNA; Sheila Gibbs, C NA; Tracy Quintara, Social Worker; Robert Magoola, Chaplain and all other f riends who brought joy to our Ma while she was her e on Earth – T hank You!
* Memorials may be sent to Coastal Camden Funeral Home 935 East King Avenue Kingsland, Ga. 31548
March 4, 1951 – March 7, 2019
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