Emma L. Smith

Mrs. Emma L. Smith 84, of Chase City, VA entered eternal rest Saturday, October 8, 2011 at VCU Medical Center, Richmond, VA. Mrs. Smith was born in Newark, NJ August 26, 1927 to the late Joseph and Mary Hedgepeth Slaughter. She attended Newark Public Schools graduating from Barrington High School. While living in Newark Mrs. Smith was a member of Pilgrim Baptist Church. In 1985 upon moving to Chase City, VA Mrs. Smith became a member of Concord Baptist Church, Chase City, VA. She was a retired supervisor at ATT Bell Laboratories. Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by one son, Ralph A. Smith, Jr. Cherishing her memories are her husband, Ralph A. Smith Sr. of Chase City, VA; four grandchildren, Shane Johnson of Neptune, NJ, Raymond Smith of Montclair, NJ, Tajuan Smith of East Orange, NJ and Ralph Smith III of Newark, NJ; five great grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren; one sister, Tazzie Baskerville of Montclair, NJ; one brother, Robert Slaughter (Rose) of East Orange, NJ and a vast number of other loving relatives and caring friends. Funeral services for Mrs. Emma L. Smith will be conducted 2:00 P.M. Sunday, October 16, 2011 at Concord Baptist Church, Chase City, VA with Rev. Raleigh Bagley officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Arrangements are by Giles-Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Chase City, VA.