artha Dean Smith (Mot, Mama, Mamai), 81, of Clearwater Florida, joined her husband Jerry Donovan Smith in eternity with Jesus at 7:03pm Thursday, November 16, 2017. She passed away at home in the presence of her children and their families.
Services
Memorial Services will be held at Calvary Chapel Palm Harbor at 11:00 am Saturday, November 25 located at 32767 US Hwy 19 N Palm Harbor, FL 34683 (727) 786-7969. Pastors Brett Robinson and Jim Nelson Officiating. Martha’s ashes will be laid to rest with her husband Jerry this spring in her home state of Alabama.
Life
Martha was born in Birmingham Alabama on March 11, 1936 to Clyde Taylor and Lucy Mae Dean. She graduated from Mortimer Jordan High School and Married her husband of 50 years Jerry Donovan Smith on January 14, 1955.
Martha dedicated herself to her husband, children and grandchildren as a gracious, loyal and loving woman of God. She honored them with her devotion to His word and her commitment to living her life as a reflection of Jesus. She gave all she touched peace and reassurance of her love for them. She reflected Jesus well in her walk on this earth leaving a legacy of faith that extends through her entire family and many friends. Martha will be greatly missed here but Heaven is rejoicing with this new beautiful presence.
Family
Martha was survived by her son’s Johnny Dean Smith, wife Amy, Jerry Alan Smith, Wife Terri, Daughter Angela Jo Browne, Husband Mark. Grandchildren Kelly, Becky, Sarah, Jacob, David, Trista, Jeremy, Jennifer, Sammy, Eric, Stacey, Fermin, Jessie, Anthony, Matthew, Kelly, Sidney, Nathan and Riley. Great Grandchildren Devin, Landon, Cassidy, Kadin, Tavin, Dodge, Carter, Mason, Emmaleigha, Willow, Zane, Ki, Joey, Juniper. Expecting 2 Great Grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. Sisters Dorthy Inez Hill and Janice Ann Trammell along with many greatly loved Nieces and Nephews and adored friends.
Proceeded in death by her husband Jerry Donovan Smith and her brother Norman Wallace Dean.
Special Acknowledgments
In lieu of flowers: donations can be made to “U Turn For Christ Kissi Kenya” in care of Calvary Chapel Palm Harbor at the address listed above.
Friends and family are invited to share a memory and sign her guestbook below.
Mott was truly a woman of God I remember her laughter the love of the children. She was a gladiator when it came the true meaning of humility. God is giving her many jewels on her crown. We haven’t seen each other in a long time but friends don’t need to see each other I will remember you always Mott you always have a special place in my heart
Mot always touched my heart! Such a blessing to
Her family and friends!
Mott was quite the lady! We could see her love for Jesus, her family and other people radiate from her actions, her words and even her FB posts. She shined for the Lord in this life and was an example of growing older gracefully even with the health issues in the latter years. We are saddened and sorrow in our hearts for her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren who will miss her love, hugs, encouraging words and being around to talk with. We are also so filled with joy knowing that Jesus welcomed her home with open arms, pain and discomfort replaced with joy, reuniting with those who have waited for her there and the bliss of being with her Creator God. We are praying for God’s comfort to the family and His glory through her funeral as she glorified Him while in that body on the earth. Much love from us in China!!!
Angela, My deepest sympathy to you and you family. The world has lost a wonderful women, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother and a beautiful friend to everyone she meet. She will be missed but she is now in heaven with loved one she has let go home before her. she will never feel pain again, I know that will give you and your family comfort in knowing that. My love and prayers go out to all
Hi family of Martha Smith, I didn’t know Martha very well but I did know one thing about her and that was her family was first in her life. She told me that she would be like a mama lion if anything or anyone try to hurt her kids. Please know you are in my prayers and thoughts. her neighbor, Lynn
martha was a great neighbor…she loved her family..she will be missed