Dorothy
Dorothy E. Smith
d. June 18, 2020
Dorothy Clementine Everette Smith was born on May 5, 1932 to Viola Hicks and Frank Marshall Everette, both preceding her in death. She gave her life to Christ at an early age as a member of Peaceful Zion Baptist Church. Dorothy graduated from Dunbar High School in 1950 where that same year she reigned as Miss Dunbar.
On March 1, 1952, Dorothy married the love of her life, Willie Daniel Smith, who also preceded her in death. To their loving union two sons were born: Stefan A. Smith (Raye) and Garry E. Smith (Patsy). One year after their marriage, she joined Mt. Zion Baptist Church. At the time of their joining, the church had a coal bin for a basement, but Dorothy and Willie worked diligently together with Rev. & Mrs. McGlenard and Mariah Brown and Billy Wayne to turn the basement into a complete functioning kitchen. She served as the church secretary for 29 years and was proudly the first woman trustee of Mt. Zion. Obviously, Dorothy was not afraid of hard work. She was a valued employee for General Electric from 1953 until her retirement in 1993 where she served as a lead operator. Her fierce commitment and dedication were not extended just to her church and work, but to her social life as well. Dorothy was a member of the Good Will Club for 65 years and the Kitty Missouri Club for 58 years.
Dorothy was preceded in death not only by her parents and husband, but by four of her five siblings: Viola Lois Callaham (Roosevelt), Elaine Everette “aka DeeDee”, Frank Marshall Everette, and Thomas Edward Everette. Besides her sons, Stefan and Garry, Dorothy leaves to cherish her precious memories to her aunt, Thelma Davis of Grayson, Ga.; her sister, Vincell Frank of Forest, Va.; two granddaughters, Dawn Smith of Columbia,S.C., and Concetta Smith of Evington, Va.; one great-granddaughter Makayla Davis; a niece, Oslo Johnson of Baltimore, Md.; her best friend, Yvonne Edwards; and a special caregiver Brenda Motley. There is a host of other relatives, friends, and neighbors who will also treasure their loving relationships with Dorothy.
Those who really knew Dorothy would know that she loved to talk on the phone staying in touch with her many friends and family members. No matter when you would visit her, she was always on the phone, but she would immediately tell the caller, “got a visitor, call you back.” If you knew Dorothy, you knew about her delicious cakes and pies, but especially her “Norwegian bread!” She had a great passion for cooking and gardening. She loved to make floral arrangements and center piece creations for weddings and special events. She was always the first to volunteer to help her church or people in need. She specifically had a profound desire to help those who were sick. You knew you could count on Dorothy. She even volunteered in the mailroom at the Centra Lynchburg General Hospital, enabling her to visit all her sick friends on one visit to give words of encouragement and showers of love. She always had a home remedy for any ailment.
Dorothy meant the world to her family. Her niece Oslo was her shopping buddy, chauffeur, and restaurant guide when she would come from Baltimore to spend quality time with Aunt Dot. Her granddaughters Dawn and Concetta were not spoiled but well-loved by “Nana” who loved to buy them clothes and make all their favorite dishes when they were with her. Dorothy’s first loves, however, were her sons Stefan and Garry. She was always their biggest supporter and to them, “She was our rock.”
“What you are is God’s gift to us. What you become is your gift to God.”
The family will receive friends from 5 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg. A Celebration of Life will be held for Dorothy at 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 25, 2020 in the Chapel of Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg with the Rev. Jesse Hancock officiating.
The public is invited to attend the virtual service at 1 p.m. Thursday, June 25, 2020.
Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg is assisting the family.
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On March 1, 1952, Dorothy married the love of her life, Willie Daniel Smith, who also preceded her in death. To their loving union two sons were born: Stefan A. Smith (Raye) and Garry E. Smith (Patsy). One year after their marriage, she joined Mt. Zion Baptist Church. At the time of their joining, the church had a coal bin for a basement, but Dorothy and Willie worked diligently together with Rev. & Mrs. McGlenard and Mariah Brown and Billy Wayne to turn the basement into a complete functioning kitchen. She served as the church secretary for 29 years and was proudly the first woman trustee of Mt. Zion. Obviously, Dorothy was not afraid of hard work. She was a valued employee for General Electric from 1953 until her retirement in 1993 where she served as a lead operator. Her fierce commitment and dedication were not extended just to her church and work, but to her social life as well. Dorothy was a member of the Good Will Club for 65 years and the Kitty Missouri Club for 58 years.
Dorothy was preceded in death not only by her parents and husband, but by four of her five siblings: Viola Lois Callaham (Roosevelt), Elaine Everette “aka DeeDee”, Frank Marshall Everette, and Thomas Edward Everette. Besides her sons, Stefan and Garry, Dorothy leaves to cherish her precious memories to her aunt, Thelma Davis of Grayson, Ga.; her sister, Vincell Frank of Forest, Va.; two granddaughters, Dawn Smith of Columbia,S.C., and Concetta Smith of Evington, Va.; one great-granddaughter Makayla Davis; a niece, Oslo Johnson of Baltimore, Md.; her best friend, Yvonne Edwards; and a special caregiver Brenda Motley. There is a host of other relatives, friends, and neighbors who will also treasure their loving relationships with Dorothy.
Those who really knew Dorothy would know that she loved to talk on the phone staying in touch with her many friends and family members. No matter when you would visit her, she was always on the phone, but she would immediately tell the caller, “got a visitor, call you back.” If you knew Dorothy, you knew about her delicious cakes and pies, but especially her “Norwegian bread!” She had a great passion for cooking and gardening. She loved to make floral arrangements and center piece creations for weddings and special events. She was always the first to volunteer to help her church or people in need. She specifically had a profound desire to help those who were sick. You knew you could count on Dorothy. She even volunteered in the mailroom at the Centra Lynchburg General Hospital, enabling her to visit all her sick friends on one visit to give words of encouragement and showers of love. She always had a home remedy for any ailment.
Dorothy meant the world to her family. Her niece Oslo was her shopping buddy, chauffeur, and restaurant guide when she would come from Baltimore to spend quality time with Aunt Dot. Her granddaughters Dawn and Concetta were not spoiled but well-loved by “Nana” who loved to buy them clothes and make all their favorite dishes when they were with her. Dorothy’s first loves, however, were her sons Stefan and Garry. She was always their biggest supporter and to them, “She was our rock.”
“What you are is God’s gift to us. What you become is your gift to God.”
The family will receive friends from 5 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg. A Celebration of Life will be held for Dorothy at 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 25, 2020 in the Chapel of Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg with the Rev. Jesse Hancock officiating.
The public is invited to attend the virtual service at 1 p.m. Thursday, June 25, 2020.
Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg is assisting the family.
To Views Tribute Video Please Click Here
View the Celebration of Dorothy’s Life Service Here
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