Life’s Reflections
Adell Smith Williamson, departed this life on Friday, January 15, 2021, at her home in Memphis Tennessee to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
She was born September 28, 1946, in Marion, SC to the late Herbert B. Smith and Ruth McCummings Smith. She accepted Jesus Christ as the Lord of her life at an early age. She was a faithful member of the family church, Mount Pisgah Baptist Church. Adell graduated from Johnakin High School in 1964
Adell was united in holy matrimony to Cordia C. Williamson Jr., in 1967, who preceded her in death on November 19, 2013. They both were faithful members of Nollies Chapel located in Oakland, TN. She served on the Mother Board for over ten years.
She was blessed to serve her husband and children as a homemaker for many years until her children became of age. She later worked for Walmart for 20 years before retiring and becoming a full-time housewife and grandmother.
Adell was recently preceded in death by her older brother Herbert B. Smith Jr.
Adell leaves to cherish her memories, three loving caring children, Glenn (Leona) of Fayetteville, NC, Karen, and Taisha of Memphis, TN. She is also survived by four siblings, Willie Lee (Elista) of SC, Daryl (Julia) of CA, Delwyn (Gloria) of TN, Minnie Grant of SC; nine grandchildren, Denesha, Marlin, Terry, Eric, Keshia, Tevin, DeArius, Preston, Kiara; seven great-grandchildren, Dezmond, D’Mya, Tailynn, Kylan, D’Asya, Ma’khalin, Chosen; sister in Lord Estelle Smith Ray, along with a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
Order of Service
Celebration
Friday, January 22, 2021 11:00 A.M.
Harrison’s Memorial Chapel, Inc. 3320 Millbranch Road Memphis, Tennessee 38116
Music Prelude
Processional........................................................................................................................Family
Scripture Reading: Old & New Testament.............................................................................Cornelius Bostick
Prayer of Comfort.......................................................................................................Tara Hughes
Musical Selection.........................................................................................................Shun Milton
Remembering Adell
(Respectfully, Two Minutes Please) Delwyn (Brother) Eric Williamson (Grandson)
Words of Comfort..............................................................................................................DJ Smith Nephew
Video Presentation
Eulogy.........................................................................................................................Glenn Smith Son
Recessional
Remains will not be viewed after eulogy.
“Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid; for the Lord God is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation.”
Isaiah 12:2
Mother
A mother is the one who is always close at hand. To give advice when needed or simply understand.
A mother gives you all her love no matter what you do, And even when you make mistakes, she still believes in you.
A mother has a heart of Gold, a word of sympathy to make you whole. A mother is everything that makes a home the nicest place to be,
a mother is the greatest person you will ever see.
Thank you, momma, for your understanding that taught me how to care, your kindness that taught me how to give, and a heart of gold that taught us how to love.
LTributes oving
Dear Sister
We little knew that day, God was going to call your name. In life we loved you dearly, In death, we do the same.
It broke our hearts to lose you. You did not go alone. For part of us went with you, The day God called you home.
Our Granny
We had a wonderful granny, One who never really grew old; Her smile was made of sunshine, And her heart was solid gold; Her eyes were as bright as shining stars, And in her cheeks fair roses you see. We had a wonderful granny, And that’ s the way it will always be. But take heed, because She’s still keeping an eye on all of us, So let’s make sure
You left us beautiful memories, Your love is still our guide. And although we cannot see you, You are always at our side.
Our family chain is broken, And nothing seems the same, But as God calls us one by one, The chain will link again.
