Ellanor A. Smith's Obituary
Ellanor A. Smith peacefully entered into eternal rest on Thursday, December 10, 2009. She was the 7th child of 13 children born to Beemer and Anna Luvene in Collin, MS. She met and married her high school sweetheart, Joe Smith, Sr., in 1963. They later relocated to Tacoma, WA in 1968. Her passion for teaching began with volunteering as a PTA parent. From there, she worked as a teacher's assistant while earning her BA degree in Education at the University of Puget Sound. She united with St. John Baptist Church in 1968 under the leadership of Pastor J.A. Boles, Sr., where she served faithfully. She is survived by her husband of 46 years. She leaves to cherish her memory 6 children, 14 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren. She also leaves 9 siblings. Preceded in death by her parents and 3 siblings. Viewing Friday, December 18, 2009 at Mountain View Funeral Home. A celebration of her life will be held at St. John Church, 2001 South J Street, Tacoma, WA 98405, on Saturday, December 19, 2009 at 11:30 am. May the work I've done speak for me.
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