Georgia R. Smith

To view the service via YouTube please use the link below: https://www.youtube.com/live/DgOVpt1Qroc?feature=share Georgia Roberts Smith, a native of Madison, Florida was born on February 15, 1951 to the late John B. Roberts and Mary Etta Fudge. She is the baby of five children. Georgia was educated in the public schools of Madison, Florida, where she attended first through eighth grade at Madison County Training school and entered ninth grade at Madison High School as one of the initial black students at the start of school integration receiving her high school diploma in 1969. She received her Associate of Arts degree from North Florida Junior College and went on to purse her Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Work from Florida State University. Later receiving her Masters in Clinical Mental Health/Counseling from Webster University. Georgia relocated to Orlando, Florida where she was employed by Orange County Government as a Social Worker and worked in several programs and held several positions during her 36 year tenure. She also worked as a clerk, receptionist, and lady attendant at the Marvin C. Zanders Funeral Home, Inc. for over 30 plus years. She began under the leadership of the late Marvin C. Zanders and then continued her untiring and dedicated service as a clerk, mentor, and friend under the leadership of Miss Helen R. Zanders until the end. Georgia being rooted and grounded in her faith, was a faithful member of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church where she served faithfully for many years. Later Georgia moved her membership to Grace Community of Faith Baptist Church serving as the Financial Secretary and President of the Ushers Ministry. She also served faithfully as an Usher on the Congress, District and State levels. Georgia was preceded in death by her father, John B. Roberts; mother, Mary Etta Fudge; brothers, John Wesley, Georgia leaves to cherish her memories: her Husband, Lorenzo M. Smith, Orlando, Florida; Mother-in-law, Mary Smith, Orlando, Florida; nieces, Derrie (Lucious) Moore, Orlando, Florida, Annie Lamar Roberts, Valdosta, Georgia, Kechia Roberts, KeelaMyra (Joshua) Franklin, Madison, Florida; Flori Sessions, Tallahassee, Florida; Nephews, Myron Roberts and Anthony (April) Robinson, Madison, Florida; Great Niece, Lawonza (Reverend Patrick) Thomas, Orlando, Florida; Sisters-in-law, Rosa Roberts, Lakeland, Georgia, Beverly Ackward, Tallahassee, Florida and Mattie Bevel, Rochester, New York; Brother-in-law, Jimmy (Carmen) Bevel, Rochester, New York; Special Friends, Edna Joyce Frazier, Jennifer Adams and “The Sistas”. Along with other relatives and friends.

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Georgia R. Smith

February 15, 1951 - June 13, 2023