Catherine Smith Large Bifold

January 8, 1943 - September 17, 2020 Saturday, September 26, 2020

Visitation - 11AM | Celebration of Life - 12PM Roberts Temple Church of God in Christ 4021 S. State Street • Chicago, IL Pastor Cleven Wardlow Jr, Officiating

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Catherine Smith, called Tean by her family and friends, was born January 8, 1943 in Lake Village, Arkansas to Willie Sr and Bertha Hamilton.

Catherine graduated from high school at age 14. She went on to marry Clarence Smith, Sr. Catherine had 9 children, Clarence Jr, Kenneth, Veronica, and Andre preceded her in death.

Catherine accepted Christ at an early age. Later she would join Roberts Temple COGIC where she was apart of the Mother’s Board, was head of the Prayer Warriors, Wednesday Prayer Group and worked on the outreach team.

Catherine worked for the Zenith Corporation for several years. She later worked for the Chicago Public School system where she would retire.

Catherine was called home to glory on Thursday, September 17, 2020.

She leaves to cherish her memories: her children Gwendolyn Smith - Wardlow (Cleven), Cora Simmons (Dexter), of Chicago, IL, Keith Smith of Minneapolis, MN, Trelisha Smith, Cedric Smith of Chicago, IL; her siblings: Bertie Horton of Milwaukee, WI, Shirley Dagons (Jersey) of Chicao, IL; JD Hampton (May) of Chicago, IL; Willie Hamilton Jr of Oakland, CA; Gary Hamilton of Indiana, her grandchildren: Ramzy, Saddiq, Lori, Drake, Dexter Jr, Carlos, Rashands, Brittany, Davonta, Slyvester, Brandy, Cedrica, Therus, Charles Jr, Katrina, Kristine, Cedris Jr, Guyven and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Catherine also leaves to cherish her special frinds Leona Sparks and Flo Henry.

“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 his call, I turned my back and left it all.

I could not stay another day, To laugh, to love, to work, to play.

Tasks left undone must stay that way, I’ve found that peace at the close of the day.

If my parting has left a void, Then fill it with remembered joy.

Order

of Service

Facilitator Sister Joan Strickland Prelude Processional Scripture Prayer

Selection Sister Michelle Strickland Remarks Please limit to 2 minutes Special Poem Sister Tori Simmons

A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,

Acknowledgement of Cards Dr. Ann Frierson

Ah yes, these things I too will miss.

Life Reflections

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 one’s touch,

Perhaps my time 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.

Words of Comfort Pastor Cleven Wardlow Reviewal Benediction Recessional

Pallbeares

Dexter Simmons Saddig Ali Dayonta Jones

Cedric Smith Sylvester Jones Tharis Smith

Interment

Washington Memorial Garden 701 Ridge Road Homewood, IL

Acknowledgement of Thanks

The family of Catherine Smith is indeed grateful to each of you for your concern, prayers, love and the many kind expressions of sympathy shown. We will forever remain grateful for the courtesies and condolences extended during this hour of bereavement.

May God bless each and every one of you.