Obera Loretta Smith

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Obera Mann Smith, 78, of Jefferson City, made her journey home to be with God on Tuesday, December 9, 2014, at Jefferson City Manor Care Center. She was born on April 14, 1936, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the daughter of the late Obie and Gertrude Knowles Mann. She was married on December 23, 1956, in Tulsa to Carl North Smith who preceded her in death on July 19, 2006. A graduate of Booker T. Washington High School in Tulsa, Mrs. Smith attended Lincoln University where she studied music. She was employed for twenty-seven years as a switchboard operator at the former Memorial Community Hospital. Mrs. Smith was a member of Second Baptist Church, American Legion Auxiliary, the Jefferson City Jaycee Jills, and was an Avon representative for several years. In addition to her great love of music, she was a role model of true selflessness to many Jefferson City children over the years. She was especially known for her many birthday cards to friends, family, and area children. Survivors include four children, Phaedra (Joseph) Hardaway, Jefferson City; Pilar McKinney, Chicago, Illinois; Carl N. Smith, II, Jefferson City; and Pari Smith, St. Louis; eight grandchildren, Joseph, Kearston, Karissa, and Joshua Hardaway; Jela, Jiri, and Brandon McKinney; and Rory Smith; one sister, Antoinette Dobson, Indianapolis, Indiana; three nephews, Devlin Dobson, Indianapolis; Ivan T. Smith, II, Merriville, Indiana; and Brian T. (Natalie) Smith, Edison, New Jersey; one niece, Alysia Williams, Nashville, Tennessee; one brother-in-law, Ivan T. Smith, Sr., Kansas City, Kansas; one sister-in-law, Dr. Ann E. Smith, Chicago, Illinois; and several grand-nieces and grand-nephews. She was preceded in death by one sister, Irma Jean Mann Mayhue. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, December 15, 2014, at Second Baptist Church with the Rev. Cornell C. Sudduth, Sr., officiating. Burial will be in Hawthorn Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be 2-4 p.m. Sunday, December 14th, at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home. Those wishing to email tributes or condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.

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  1. We were sorry to hear of Mrs. Obera Smith’s passing. You have our prayers and please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of your mother and loved one. Rest in peace.

  2. I worked with Obera at Memorial and so enjoyed her sense of humor and beautiful voice answering the phone. My deepest condolences to her beloved family. Rest in peace, Friend.

  3. We are saddened to hear of Obera’s passing. We pray the Lord’s comfort and peace for the Smith family.

  4. I am gonna miss her lot i love her like a grandmother she always was a bright woman and we went to second Baptist church together i am gonna miss her smile n etc.you will be enjoy being round her she give u that warm hugs n always will love u like u her own grandchild

  5. My prayers to you and your family during this time. May the angels from heaven comfort you with awesome memories of your mother’s love. God bless you.

  6. Mrs Smith was always very kind and loving. I have fond memories of her at Second Baptist Church. Phaedra, Pilar, Carl and Pari, I pray God’s peace for you during this time. May the memories of your mother bring a smile to your spirit in the days to come.

  7. I can do everything through Christ who gives me strength. Philippians 4:13

    My Prayer are with you all at this time, for we know that Joy will come again. she will be greatly missed but there is one , He is God and he never leaves us Alone. Sincerely Alford Lee

  8. I can do everything through Christ who gives me strength. Philippians 4:13

    My Prayer are with you all at this time, for we know that Joy will come again. she will be greatly missed but there is one , He is God and he never leaves us Alone. Sincerely Alford Lee

  9. Thinking of the family in their time of sorrow and sending up prayers of comfort. I have many years of memories in regards to this beautiful lady. She would always “catch me up” on the family happenings when I would see her out in the community. With deepest sympathy. Kathy and Ardell Miller

  10. Aunt Obera will always be in my heart. She always went out of her way to make me feel like a part of the family. My prayers and love go out to the entire Smith Family.

    Auntie May your soul rest in Peace.

  11. Aunt Obera will always be in my heart. She always went out of her way to make me feel like a part of the family. My prayers and love go out to the entire Smith Family.

    Auntie May your soul rest in Peace.


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