In Memory
Amelia (Gunn) Smith
Dec. 11, 1921 - Sept. 8, 2009
SOUTH BEND - Amelia Smith, 87, was called home by our Loving God on Tuesday, September 8, at her home surrounded by her devoted family. She was born December 11, 1921, in Sun Flower County, Mississippi, to John Calvin and Betty Gunn.
On June 5, 1938 Amelia was united in marriage to Lester Smith Sr. From this union 13 children were born, three daughters, Betty (Willie) Lott, Nancy (Harry) Reid of South Bend and Patricia Webb of Upland, CA; 10 sons, Lester Jr. (Brenda) of Chicago, IL, Dennis (Barbara) of Arlington, TX, John (Thelma) William (Pam) Raymond (Mae) and David of South Bend, Thomas (Irma) of Anaheim, CA, and Brian (Susan) of Aroma Park, IL.
Two sons, Charles and Larry preceded her in death.
Amelia was devoted member of Pilgrim Baptist church for years until she was unable to attend due to illness. She attended Central High School. She was a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother. Amelia showered her family and countless friends with unselfish love, Kindness, generosity, compassion and an unwavering sprit to always comfort others. Regardless of life's challenges, Amelia always rose to the occasion and never complained. Her family was always first. Amelia was loved.
Amelia is survived by her 11 children; 50 grandchildren, 77 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister, Doris Floyd; nieces, Mary Jo Floyd of South Bend, Leatrice Floyd of Los Angeles, and Brenda Lott of Flint, MI; and nephews, Donald Hardy of South Bend, Daniel Hardy of Rochester, MI, and Michael Hardy of Aurora, IL, and Douglas McGruder of Flint, MI, and Shawn Floyd of California.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Lester; her parents, John Calvin and Betty Gunn, and her sister, Mamie Green.
Services for Mrs. Smith will be Saturday, Sept. 12 in the Pilgrim Baptist Church, 116 N. Birdsell St. Visitation at noon, funeral services at 1 p.m. Burial will follow at Highland Cemetery. Clark-O'Neal Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Source: FindAGrave.com
04/09/2025 EJS
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