Obituary. Pastor Rollan D. Coleman, Officiant and Eulogist Christ Church of the Nazarene PROCESSIONAL. The Changed People Gospel Group

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2 Obituary Order of Service Your time on this earth was so very short, but you made a great impact on all the people whose paths you crossed. Rest in peace little butterfly, fly butterfly, fly. You won't have to suffer anymore. We will all miss you and cherish your memory. Marjorie Denise Smith, age 25, of Nashville, Tennessee, was born to Earth on December 9, 1982, and rose to Christ on July 12, 2008, after a recent diagnosis of Hamman-Rich Syndrome at a local hospital. Marjorie was baptized at an early age and professed her faith in Christ at Christ Church of the Nazarene. Her love for Christ extended into her love for music. She was an active participant in the music ministry. This participation included Praise and Worship at Christ Church of the Nazarene and Amazing Tones of Joy at Western Kentucky University; she was an active member of the Changed People Gospel Group. PROCESSIONAL OPENING HYMN INVOCATION SCRIPTURE MUSICAL SELECTION Pastor Rollan D. Coleman, Officiant and Eulogist Christ Church of the Nazarene The Changed People Gospel Group Pastor Rollan Coleman Kevin McKenzie Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church Choir Marjorie received her education in the Nashville Public School System. At an early age, her IQ was tested to be that of genius level. She attended Meigs Magnet School and graduated from Hume-Fogg Academic Magnet High School with Honors in May While in high school she was a member of Lambda Iota Theta Sorority, Incorporated. Marjorie furthered her education at Middle Tennessee State University on a full presidential scholarship. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Finance with a Certificate of Financial Planning from Western Kentucky University in December During her life, Marjorie visited Germany, Switzerland, and the Dominican Republic. She spoke fluent German and studied Latin, French, and Spanish. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND RESOLUTIONS READING OF OBITUARY Read silently to soft music Adrian Haynes and Kasey Lusk WORDS OF COMFORT Darryl Talliaferio 2 minutes Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church Pastor Michael Graves The Crystal Fountain Church Shortly after graduating from Western Kentucky University, Marjorie obtained a sales position with Dell Corporation. Prior to her death, Marjorie was employed with State Farm Agent Terry Stone as an Agency Contact Specialist with aspirations of owning her own agency. MUSICAL SELECTION EULOGY David Cane Pastor Rollan D. Coleman Marjorie leaves to cherish her memory, her daughter, Alexis Deanne Waters, age two; parents: Joe A. Smith, Jr. and Laura Grant (Smith); brothers: Joe A. Smith, III (Springfield, MA) and Dominick J. Smith; sisters: Melinda Anter, Jenaline Fisher, Catherine Anter, and Anastasia Anter, all of Tennessee; special friend, Damon (Fame) Huddleston; nieces and nephews: A Darius Parrish, India Green, and David and Charles Coons; devoted friends Nancy Collins, Irucka Embry (Laura), Renee Fishback, Shante Hatchett, Amber Harding, Adriane Haynes, Cami Lusk, Kacey Lusk, Adrian Parrish (Anastasia), Adrian Simmons, and Danika White; and a host of relatives and friends. BENEDICTION Pastor Rollan D. Coleman RECESSIONAL Cortege will depart Lewis and Wright Funeral Home Friday, July 18, 2008 at 9:30 a.m.

3 Loving Tributes Mommy, I love U. - Alexis, age two I was truly blessed to have been gifted with a ray of sunshine on December 9, Since then you grew and followed your life's path. You blossomed from a beautiful baby to young lady, scholar and mother! You left your cocoon and ascended to your heavenly home - my baby, my beautiful butterfly. You will forever be in my heart! - Mama with love always Margie-Pooh, you are my life and my heart. I have always loved you and always will. You have made me very proud of you and all of your accomplishments. I know that you always loved your Dad and for that, I will forever be grateful. Pooh, you will always be the light of my life and my hero. Love ya Pooh. - Daddy Marjorie, as you smile down from heaven I know that you are saying Great Granny has still got my back, you will always have a special place in my heart. - Love, Granny Nancy Ko, I can't imagine what it is going to be like without you. Through the good times and bad times we always had each other. I know that you looked up to me and I would never let you down. Your memory will carry me through my life. I know that every step I take, I won't be alone. I remember the last thing you told me, and I promise that your daughter will be taken care of. I will keep your memory alive until we reunite. I love you. - Your Twin aka Petey aka Joe Sis I know that God has a bigger and better plan for you but I just wanted to let you know that I have a plan too and that's to always love you. I miss you and will always be thinking of you. - Melinda Margie Pooh, Aurelius and I will miss you always and forever. I still can't believe you're gone but you're never forgotten. I love you so much. You rest in peace and watch over us big sis. - Catherine Marj, I am missing everything about you. We had a lot of good times and I have many great memories to cherish. Your time was cut way too short but even though you are not here physically, your spirit will live on forever. You will always be on my mind and you hold a very special place in my heart. I love you sis. - Anastasia Through all these years I've held you dear but now I fight the tears. I love you and I know you'll always be near in my heart forever. - Dominick Hey Marjorie,... Where's Baby Lexus? - I love you. Nite-Nite. A'Darius Marjorie Smith, One year of us being together felt like we were married for 25 years, you inspired me to be a better person, boyfriend, father, and an excellent debater. Even though, I might of not told you everyday, but I'm saying it now, I love you, I truly adored you, and you know you were my world. I will greatly miss you and you will be a part of my life forever. Thank you for being a wonderful girlfriend. I will always love you. - Fame Marjorie, God has truly shown favor on our family by bringing you into our life. Through the years, you grew from being a friend to a sister and a daughter. You have blessed us with a granddaughter and a niece, and through her, your spirit and character will live on. - We love you, the Waters You will be missed. - Love, Ricky To my sister Marjorie I will miss you and cherish all the great memories and jokes that you gave us throughout your lifetime on this earth. I will miss you, but you will always be in my heart. - I will always love you Marjorie, Cleo Dear Marjorie, Even though you're gone away, we will continue to pray to see your precious face again. For you are Christ's special friend and will reign with him in the end. - Love always, Lashunda Marjorie, there is nothing like the BLOOD of Jesus. You have meant so much to me. More than a choir member. You are and will always be my FRIEND. - Love you, Adrian (the Boy) Though it hurts that you're gone. You are now with God in a better place. No need for anymore visits. You are now with us everyday. - Adrian Parrish The blood that gives me strength from day to day will never lose its power. I will never lose my love for you, Marjorie, or our friendship. The eternal God is your refuge and underneath are the everlasting arms. Rest now in those arms. - Amber O how God blessed me with our friendship. It's hard to imagine not having you here with me, but you finished your course. I have peace in knowing that you fought the good fight and you kept the faith. What an AWESOME sister you've been to me. I love you, Marj. - Auf Wieversehen! Kac Proverbs 17:17 says a friend loveth at all times... Marjorie, I can truly say that not only were you my friend, but you were my sister. As the old saying goes, we are Thick as Thieves. You always looked out for me and kept me in line. - For that I love you, Camboni You were a woman who lead by example, whose courageous spirit uplifted and encouraged. The way you lived your life was truly an inspiration. From High School Freshmen to College Graduates, from the real world to motherhood, we loved, we laughed, we cried and I'll always remember. - Adrian You told the storm that it couldn't last and now it has passed. SHOUT ABOUT IT!!! You put up a great fight... just like you did when we first became friends. That friendship has turned into a sisterly bond that will never be broken nor forgotten. As always when I come into town I'll need my hair done. So I'll see you up there! - Shante'

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5 Acknowledgements The Family of Marjorie D. Smith would like to thank everyone for your kindness, thoughts and prayers during our time of bereavement. We would like to thank the staff at Nashville General Hospital in the Intensive Care Unit and the staff at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. We would like to send a special thank you to Drs. Minervia Covarrubias, Scott Trochtenberry, and Joe B. Putnam. Pallbearers Cleophus Harbison Christopher Waters Nicholas Hodge Jacques Johnson David Canes Michael Smith Jason Lusk Floral Bearers Shante' Hatchett Renee Fishback Alise Waters Amber Crowder-Harding Danaka White Cami Lusk Kendria Oglesby Internment Meeting Location Meet at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, July 18, 2008 at Lewis and Wright Funeral Home 2500 Clarksville Highway Nashville, TN (615) Internment Physical Location Greenwood Cemetery 1428 Elm Hill Pike Nashville, TN The Final Tribute, A Service by: Lewis & Wright Funeral Directors 2500 Clarksville Highway Nashville, TN Richard A. Lewis, Funeral Director Ricky Lewis Michael Lewis Program Design and Printing by 315 Tenth Avenue N., Suite 93 Nashville, TN ph fx Immediately following the Burial Service, the family will be served at Salama Urban Ministry th Avenue South Nashville, TN Copyright 2007 by Broadwater and Associates Group, Inc. All rights reserved. Celebrating A Wonderful Life is a registered trademark of Broadwater and Associates Group, Inc.