Her Life & Legacy
Shawntel Latrease Smith was born Friday, May 12, 1972, in Memphis, Tennessee. Her parents Arthur Lee Smith and Branza Smith, Welcomed her with excitement and great joy. Shawntel Finished grade school here in Memphis then decided to serve our county in the United States Army. During this time, she and Sean A. Benson Welcomed their son Xavier Daniels to the world. When her time concluded in the Army, Shawntel came back to Memphis to begin the next chapter of her life.
Shawntel then met and married Joseph Mehn, and from this union, her second son Lua Mehn and daughter Cambria Mehn were born. When this union concluded, she attended Tennessee Tech, where she became certified as a surgical tech. Shawnttel was very gifted; she became licensed as a nail tech and had many happy customers who have been worn her nail art.
Shawntel met and married Grant L. Parham, III, and from this union, Grant L. Partham IV was born. Shawntel continued her career in the medical field until her untimely death. She leaves to cherish her memory, her sisters and brothers; Jacqueline Brownlee, Tiffany Azubuke Prince, Jennifer Smith, James Stubbs, Charles Stubbs, and a host of other uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.
23 Psalm
The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: He leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul:He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name’ sake.Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: For thou art with me; Thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies; Thou annointest my head with oil; My cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the House of the Lord forever.
Order of Celebration
Saturday, September 18, 2021 11:00 A.M.
The Life Church - Highland
255 North Highland Street • Memphis, Tennessee 38111
Pastor Jason Petties, Officiating & Pastor
Prelude
Processional
Musical Selection................................................................................................................Valorie
“You Are My Strength”
Welcome
Scripture & Prayer...................................................................................................................Terry Greene
Open Remarks & Prayer.................................................................................Terry Greene/Ps Johnny Hill Video
Musical Selection................................................................................................................Valorie Parham “Nobody Greater”
“Remembering Shawntel L. Parham” (Respectfully, Three Minutes Please)
Cambria Mehn (Daughter)
Deitra Davis (Co-Worker)
Jacqueline Brownlee (Sister)
Photo Montage
Musical Selection................................................................................................................Valorie Parham
“How Great Is Our God”
The Message of Hope....................................................................................................Pastor Jason Pettis
Recessional
THE BROKEN CHAIN
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.
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.
Love, Your Children
“I’m Free”
Don’t grieve for me for now I’m free, I’m following the path God laid for me. I took His hand when I heard Him call: I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day To laugh, to love, to work or play. Tasks left undone must stay that way; I found my place at the close of day.
If my parting has left a void Then fill it with remembered joys. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss, Ah yes, these things I too shall miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow: I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. My life’s been full, I savoured much; Good friends, good times, a loved ones touch.
Perhaps my life seemed all too brief: Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your heart and share with me; God wanted me now, He set me free.
