Robbie SMITH

Robbie L. Smith age 85 departed this life after a lengthy illness on Saturday, February 28, 2015. Robbie was born on August 20, 1929 to Robert and Julia Russell in Newnan, Georgia. Robbie retired from working in 2010.

Robbie accepted Christ at an early age and joined Mt Enon Baptist Church where she served as a faithful member. She was a member of Mt Enon's Inspiration Choir and drove the church van for a number of years. Robbie loved attending church and never missed a Sunday until her health began to fail. Robbie was a strong, energetic, independent woman who loved people and never met a stranger. She loved cooking and family gatherings. She was full of life, had an infectious smile and laugh, a kind heart and a strong faith. Robbie's love for her family, strong work ethic, confidence and ability to speak truth had an everlasting influence on her family and others she met. She is now one of God's Angels singing in His Mass Choir. She will be forever loved and missed by her family.

She is preceded in death by her parents Robert and Julia Russell; husband Robert Smith, brothers, John Ira (his wife Valeria), Morris Russell; nephew, Robert Russell, and cousin Henry Harmon.

She is survived by children, Roberta, Ronnie (Jean), Roslyn, Rhonda (Dimont Pough) Smith; her brother, Leon Robinson; grandchildren, Antonio (Roshanda), Cherry (Dewayne), Roland Dajuan (Keta), Daneka, Ronnie, Jr. (Alexis), Marcus, and Randy (Amanda) Smith, Robert Hill, Darryl Dancy, Jr., Donta' Searcy, and Jada Sparrow; Special Nieces DeLisa, Denise and Julia Russell, Renee' (Tony) Evans, and Latrice (Jivano) Glenn; Special Nephew, Daryal (Sarteadra) Russell; Close Cousins Alvernia Harmon, Kaye (Kenneth) Daniels, and Richard Dominick; Special friends Jerry Spearman and Lucille Shelby; many great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Visitation (10a) and Funeral (11a) - Sat, Mar 7, 2015 at Mt. Enon Baptist Church

Professional services entrusted to Bowman and Young Funeral Home.