Ms. Lillian Smith

2019 in Houston, Texas at the age of 90. She was

born December 26, 1928 to Wilson and Mary Smith

in Slaughters, La. She later relocated to New

Orleans, La. where she became a lifelong resident.

There she attended beauty school and worked as a

Chef/caterer, as well as a healthcare provider. She

was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church under

Dr. Lawrence E. Lamdrum for 20 years. She was

later introduced to Elder Dr. Benson Magee who she

believed was a true man of God. She then joined

House of Faith C.O.G.I.C, where she faithfully

served as the president of the Pastor’s Aid

Auxiliary, Sunday school teacher, and on the

Mother’s Board. She remained under Elder Dr.

Benson Magee’s leadership until her departure from

this life. Ms. Lillian was a devoted mother and

grandmother. She is preceded in death by her

Mother Mary Smith and father Wilson Smith, her

eight siblings and great granddaughter Myrecle

Smith. She leaves to cherish her memory her three

children Dereke Smith, Michelle (Thomas Sr.)Ratliff,

and Rochelle Smith. She also leaves to cherish her

memory her eight grandchildren Christopher

(Kenyetta) Smith, Lakeisha (Teryl) Smith, Jowan

(Nia) Smith, Jovan Smith, Thomas (Alicia) Ratliff Jr.

Jarmone Smith, Arione Ratliff, Nijhwa Smith, fifteen

great-grandchildren as well as a host of nieces and

nephews, family, friends, and church members.