Earline "Early Byrd" Smith

Earline "Early Byrd" Smith obituary, Baton Rouge, LA

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Earline Smith Obituary

Earline "Early Byrd" Smith was born on Dec. 6, 1944 to the late Albert and Beatrice Hines Sr. She departed her life on April 7, 2013 at her home in Darrow, La. Earline was baptized at an early age at Jeremiah Baptist Church by Rev. Joe Saul and later joined The Christian Assembly, where she served in the choir for 30+ years. Earline was a joyful person and will be greatly missed. She leaves to cherish her precious memories her husband George Edward Smith; daughters Karen Jackson(Leroy), Benita Hardy(Steven), Marlene Eisley, Darlene Sterling(Andre); 2 sisters, Velma Johnson and Earline Shultz; 3 Brothers, Albert Hines Jr.(Patricia), Rev. Liddle Hines and Isaac Hines(Joycelyn); 1 sister-in-law, Grace Holiday; 16 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; 1 great great grand child; a host of neices, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Albert Hines Sr., mother, Beatrice Hines,brother, Jule Hines, grandaughter, Tiffany Prestly, grandsons, Qua'Various Wilson and John Prestly III, great grandson, Herchel Prestly Jr. and brother-in-law, George Johnson. Graveside dismissal only- Saturday, April 13, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at The Christian Assembly Cemetery, 42158 Highway 941 Gonzales, La. Pastor Richard Rayborn II. Lawson-Rollins Purple Shield Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Published by The Advocate from Apr. 10 to Apr. 13, 2013.
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Well, Earline it been two week now, went to Velma, Sunday. Issac and his family was there, Albert called and we said you were Missing, very much, I missw you alot. Era -Sunshine La.

April 29, 2013

WELL YOU HAVE ENTER THE GODEN GATES OF HEAVEN , WE LOVE AND MISS YOU. MARY ANN JACKSON.

April 23, 2013

My Dear Cousin it been a week now since you been gone, missing you everyday, Era

April 18, 2013

We love you, dearly, we could not make you stay,a loving heart stop beating,god broke our heart to prove that, he only takes his best. with tearful eyes, i miss you, Your Cousin -- Era Sunshine Louisiana

April 14, 2013

Hi my darling
you are where we wish to be.
keep on walking around heven,I will meet you thier someday.
in my heart always.
Velma Marline Jackson

Velma Jackson

April 13, 2013

Walk around Heaven, Cousin Earline.
God saw you getting tired so he put His arms around you and said,"Come to me my child."
We will Always love you and keep your memories of your beautiful smile and laughter in our hearts.
Love Ann Ennels-Lanieux and kids.

Ann Lanieux

April 13, 2013

Morning Dove, You are walking around Heaven, and Singing in that Heavenly Choir, REST, My sweet Cousin Era Sunshine,La

April 13, 2013

You were one of my best friends. I will miss the joy you brought to my life, by making me laugh all the time. Go with God my friend. Rita

April 12, 2013

Earline was a woman with a purpose of individuallity. None like her. p.s. Earline please don't go to God's home still laughing at me for hanging my plants from a tree. God bless Carol Jean

April 12, 2013

I followed you to The Christian Assembly Church and loved seeming you in that Choir, I will miss you calling me, just to see how i`m doing, Miss you my Sweet Cousin, Era Mae

April 12, 2013

May the comfort of God help you during this difficult time. However, we celebrate the life of Early Byrd, a true woman of God. She will be missed but will continue to live on in our hearts.

Theorlyn Rayborn

April 12, 2013

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Gil and Sonya Jackson

April 11, 2013

My prayers are with you doing this time of bereavement. Put your trust in the Lord, he will be your strength.

Joyce Strode

April 11, 2013

May GOD comfort you and your family in the lost of your love one. My prayers are with you.

Doris Brewer

April 11, 2013

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Betty Clark

April 11, 2013

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