- Date Of Birth: November 14, 1930
- Date Of Death: February 18, 2013
- State: Florida
Merle Sullivan Smith passed away early Monday morning, February 18, 2013. Her grandson Stephen Kennedy was by her side. Our family has lost a mother, grandmother, aunt, cousin, and wife. Mother was born November 14, 1930, in Jackson County. Our mother loves many and much including her family, high school and friends, and God.
Mother’s family is very important to her. Mother and Dad have been married for over 63 years. Mom’s family includes daughter Pam with sons Matthew and Stephen and daughter Cynthia (Stuart) and children Kevin and Allie. Doris McCafferty, Cynthia’s mother-in-law, is a special friend and family member to all. Other loved survivors include sisters-in law Ladell Amos and Murlene Smith; nieces Sharon, Dood, Charlene, and Jerry and their families; cousin Dennis (Dianna) Wright and family; cousin Helen Dilmore (Leland) and family; and many others including long-time friends Inez and Bill Hall.
In 1948, Mom graduated from Cottondale High School where she met her husband Walter, a 1947 CHS graduate. Throughout her life, Mom has loved her alma mater and reuniting with her classmates. Mom loves sharing a June weekend with Dad and her classmates at Wakulla Springs. Mom loves to recall birthdays and special life events of her classmates whom she loves. Mom was an excellent, high-achieving student in both high school and business college (Dothan, Alabama).
Mom became a Christian early in her life shaping her faith and its promise of reuniting with loved ones through eternity. Mom’s faith led her to practice love as she created, shared, and restored photos; baked the world’s best ever pecan pie, red velvet cake, shrimp curry, and divinity; compiled genealogical records; welcomed family and friends; served as room mother, chaperone, hostess for our friends, Sunday School teacher; and cared for grandchildren.
Our family will celebrate Mom’s life February 21, 2013, at St.
My sister Cindy and I lost our mother this week. We will miss our mom for the rest of our lives. Mom loved many of you… She loved our friends… She loved our schools… She loved our teachers… our children… our successes… our causes, projects, and purposes… our Dad… our God… and us. Mom, we love you.
