Mrs. Doris Smith

SMITH, Mrs. Doris (Harris) - Age 70, passed away Thursday, March 28, 2013 at her residence. Family hour 11 a.m. Saturday, April 6, 2013 at St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church, 3020 Dupont St., with funeral service commencing at 11:30 a.m. Pastor John Thornton officiating, Min. Kevin Thompson presiding. Interment Gracelawn Community Cemetery, 5710 N. Saginaw St. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the church 11 a.m. Saturday. Mrs. Smith will lie in satet in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., and may be viewed from 1-8 p.m. Friday with family present from 5-7 p.m. Mrs. Doris “Chick” Smith was born October 20, 1942 in Flora, Mississippi to parents Clifton and Mary (Battle) Thornton. She was the fifteenth of eighteen children. She accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Halls Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Flora, MS. Doris attended Rowann High School in Jackson, MS. She married Charlie Smith in 1961 and relocated to Las Vegas, NV. In 1967, Doris and her family relocated to Detroit, MI, where she became a member of Greater New Hope Missionary Baptist Church. In 1972, Doris relocated to Flint, MI. After relocating to Flint, MI, Doris united with the St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church, where she faithfully served until God called Doris to her resting place on March 28, 2013. While at St. Mark, Doris sang in the Choir, participated in Sunday school and served on the Mother’s Board and previously served as custodian. Doris was employed by Lucas Body Systems, retiring in 1999. Doris enjoyed baking and loved her family dearly. She leaves to cherish her memories: son, Ernie Smith; daughter, Deborah Smith; grandchildren, Elesha (Montrell) Owens and Deidre (Julius) Thomas; great-grandchildren, Ka-Nari Ross, Eleciya Owens, Andrew Owens, Almier Owens and Julion Thomas; six sisters, Esther Perry, Reecy Outland, Georgia Thompson, Pearl (Johnny) Berry, Dorothy Thompson and Mary Beasley; two brothers, John (Edra) Thornton and Shedrick (Denise) Thornton; sister-in-law, Lillie Thornton; brother-in-law, Robert Smith; godson, Linsey Mason; special friend, Gerline Ferguson; and a host of nieces and nephews. Doris was preceded in death by her parents; sons, Robert and Charlie Jr.; two sisters and eight brothers. The family expresses sincere appreciation to the St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church family and nurse Mary Nelson.

Mrs. Doris Smith

October 20, 1942 - March 28, 2013