220 Viva Drive, Trumann, AR 72472
In Loving Memory

Rev. Elvie Garland Smith

Rev. Elvie Garland Smith

Rev. Elvie Garland Smith

November 11, 1917 - February 26, 2008

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Rev. Elvie Garland Smith was born on Sunday, November 11, 1917, son of the late George Lee and Eliza Jane Thompson Smith. Rev. Smith died Tuesday, February 26, 2008, at the family residence in Fort Smith, Ark., at the age of 90 years 3 months and 15 days. He was born in Alton, Mo., and had lived in Fort Smith for the past 9 years and was formerly of Trumann where he lived most of his lifetime. He was a Singer employee for 16 years, retired minister with the United Pentecostal Church. He loved gardening and woodworking, a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during War World II and was a member of the First Pentecostal Church in Trumann. Rev. Smith was preceded in death by a daughter, Marsha Smith; granddaughters, Marcia Moody Sims and Kendra Smith Desporte, and his parents. Survivors include his wife of 71 years, Ruth Helen McGough Smith of the home; two daughters, Melva Moody of Ft. Smith and Regina Brewer of Trumann; three sons, Wayne Smith of Trumann, Charles

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"Sis,my sympathies are with you and your family.Love Gean

Virginia Scheer, Sacramento California

March 6, 2008

"Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.Dwayne and Martii

Dwayne and Martii Scheer, Sacramento, California

March 6, 2008

"Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Dodie Osment, Harrisburg, Arkansas

March 5, 2008

"My thoughts and prayers are with your family and loved ones.Buster Stephenson

BUSTER STEPHENSON, Harrisburg, Ar

March 1, 2008

"Our love and prayers are with you...God Bless you....Lots of LoveBob and Donna

Bob Scheer, Twin Falls, Idaho

March 1, 2008

"Regina,I am so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family at this time.LoveLeonard & Demetreal Harp

Leonard & Demetreal Harp, Trumann, AR

February 29, 2008

"My thoughts and prayers are with you as you mourn the loss of your wonderful husband, father, and grandfather. Sincerely,Teri Young Borton

Teri Young Borton, Little Rock, Arkansas

February 29, 2008

"My thoughts an prayers are with you.

Virginia Smith, West Memphis, AR

February 29, 2008

"My sincerest sympathies to the family on the loss of Uncle Elvie.I have fond memories of visiting with him, Aunt Helen, and Granny as a child.

Vickey (Smith) Polson, North Little Rock, AR

February 29, 2008

"Chuck - I am so sorry for the loss of your Dad. My dad joined Jesus Nov. 9, 2007. We will always miss them, may good memories be your comfort.Linda Doty Roberts

Linda Doty Roberts, Harrisburg, AR 72432

February 28, 2008

"So sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.May God Bless you all and hold you in his Loving arms.

Mary (Brinkley) Colona, Fenton, MO

February 28, 2008

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Butch Turner, Jonesboro, Arkansas

February 28, 2008

"So sorry for your loss.

SHIRLEY MEAD, Jonesboro, AR

February 28, 2008

"Are prayers are with you my parents Carl & Thelma Throgmartin talked about Bro.Smith alot when i was little. Someday Someday we will be together once more. Someday we will walk with our love ones who have gone before. Someday we will be in that Heavenly City never to grow old. Someday we will be with our love ones forever more. As for now they are still in our hearts. They prays they prayed will guide us the wat to be with them again someday.

Rev. Keith Throgmartin, Memphis,Tn

February 28, 2008

"DEAR FRIENDS!YOU ARE IN OUR PRAYERS TODAY REGARDING THE LOSS OF BRO. SMITH.WE HAVE FOND MEMORIES OF MEETING HIM AND HAVING A CHANCE TO VISIT.WHAT A BLESSED HOPE WE HAVE BECAUSE OF JESUS CHRIST!!J.D.LANGFORD

J.D & SONDRA LANGFORD, OWENSBOBO KENTUCKY

February 28, 2008

"I wanted you to know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Lynn (Parnell) Osment

Lynn (Parnell) Osment, Trumann, Ar.

February 28, 2008

"I wanted to take time to express my deepest sympathy to the entire family. I have fond memories of spending time in your home as a teenager and always being made to feel welcome. I remember how much we used to laugh when Bro Smith would hide the tape recorder under the sofa then play back our conversations and singing. Please let everyone know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all.Lavonda Taylor

Lavonda Taylor, West Memphis AR

February 28, 2008

"Our sincere sympathy to all the Smith family. Our acquaintance goes a longway back in the Pentecostal Church.May God bless and comfort each of your hearts.The Barrington Family

Norma Jean Johnson, West Memphis, AR

February 28, 2008

"We remember Bro. Smith from First Pentecostal Church in Jonesboro. He was one of the ministers in our church at the time. He was a good man. The family is in our prayers! In Christian Love, Norman and Sue Smith

Norman and Sue Smith, Jonesboro, Arkansas

February 28, 2008

"Smith Family, Our thoughts and prayers go out to you in your time of loss. The McCanns and Reeses both counted Bro. Smith as a friend. He was a great man.

Terri McCann, Harrisburg, AR

February 28, 2008

"We knew Bro. Smith from First Pentecostal Church 1507 East Matthews Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was one of our ministers there. He was a good man. The family is in our prayers. In Christian Love, Norman and Sue Smith

Norman and Sue Smith, Jonesboro, Arkansas

February 28, 2008

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Michael Holt, Bay, AR

February 27, 2008

"you were a great man lovePat

pat smith, trumann ar

February 27, 2008

"I loved you very much. But I guess jesus just needed another angel. Your great grad child Clayton

clayton snow, bay ar

February 27, 2008

"Our sympathy goes out to your family at this time. Mrs. Cooper & class at Bay Elementary.

Kathy Cooper ,

February 27, 2008

"Clayton,I am so sorry about your loss. I know you loved him very much. My grandpa was very special to me too. You and your family will be in my prayers as you go through this difficult time. Love ya!!Mrs. Dunnam

Michele Dunnam, Jonesboro AR

February 27, 2008

"We are so sorry to hear of the Death of Bro. Elvie Smith. He was such a great man. Just wanted to tell the family that we will be praying for them.Brenda Easter Wilson

Brenda Easter Wilson, Frankfort, Ky.

February 27, 2008

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