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Celebrating the life of

Marguerite (Tinka) Harms Smith

February 07, 1952 - September 28, 2025

Marguerite (Tinka) Harms Smith

Tinka, 73, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at East Georgia Regional Hospital, surrounded by her close friends: Valerie Reynolds and Diane Miller.

Tinka was born in Savannah on February 7, 1952 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, located across the street from her father's grocery store, Harms Food Market. She was the only child of Henry Harms and Mary Courtenay Harms. Until very recently, Tinka was a lifelong resident of Savannah. She graduated from Blessed Sacrament Catholic School and St. Vincent’s Academy. In December 1977, Tinka married the love of her life, Leonard Smith. They shared 38 years together as a devoted couple until Leonard's passing in 2015.

Tinka had a varied career, with positions at Host South, Inc., an events planning company, Morgan Supply, and Consolidated Rigging. Though her passing was sudden, she left behind a legacy as a talented artist specializing in mixed media, establishing her own brand, TSDesigns - Acrylic Fluid Art.

Tinka loved her family deeply. Although she and Leonard never had children of their own, their home was always filled with the children of cousins and friends. They all cherished their time with "Aunt" Tinka and "Uncle" Leonard, as well as their beloved canine companions, primarily Chihuahuas.

Tinka will be deeply missed by her sweet dog, Stella, who had been her constant companion for over 9 years.

She is survived by her family members: William Harms, Lilly Harms, and Sister Susan Harms, RSM, and numerous cousins of the Harms family, as well as the Courtenay, Fennell, Leonard, and Edenfield families.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on Monday, October 6, 2025 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated immediately following the visitation at 11:00 a.m at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Tinka and Leonard will then be laid to rest in Greenwich Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Tinka's memory to St. Vincent’s Academy or Renegade Paws Rescue.

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Rest in Peace, my sweet friend.

- Jane Patricia Harte , Savannah , Georgia

rest in peace dear lady - it was our pleasure to know & love you .

- Maureen & Tom Obrien, Savannah, Ga

Rest in peace dear cousin.

- Cynthia Harms Brooks, Shelby, NC

RIP Your going to be missed do much.Thanks for all the good times

- Nancy N Sturgess, Savannah , Ga

Tinka, I always admired your talents. You will be missed, but remembered and loved always.

- Cathy Lyle-Reams, New Orleans , LA

You will be missed but you are with Leonard now which is wonderful. Your art is beautiful- Rest In Peace dear SVA Sister.

- Diane Hadsell Spicer, Tampa, FL

Beautiful sweet Tinka was my first cousin once removed. Even though we had only developed a relationship over the last seven years I loved her dearly. She was a true kindred spirit to me. I could talk to her about anything and know that I would always have her support, empathy and compassion. She was one of the most unique people I've ever known and was never afraid to stand up for her beliefs and for the people she loved. I will truly miss her deeply as I know will so many others whose lives she touched. Fly with the angels beautiful Tinka, hand in hand with your beloved Leonard.

- Marie Teal (Harms family), North Augusta , SC

My dearest Tinka, I will miss you so very much. I'll do my best to take care of Stella. My love always, Val

- Valerie Reynolds , Sylvania , Ga.

Tinka, We will miss you so much. RIP sweet friend.

- Dan and Jamie Davenport, Richmond Hill, GA

I will miss you tinka. Thank you for being there for us. My mom loved you as well.

- Amanda Hechmer, Bluffton, SC

Tinka you will forever be loved and missed by our family. I love your face Tinka, Little TOOT

- Jenn and Scott Cooper, Richmond Hill, GA

Tinka was a fun loving person at SVA. She has gained her reward in the heavenly realm. Clara Elmore-Bain Class of 1971

- Clara Elmore-Bain, Savannah , Georgia

Dear Tinka, you will be so missed but we know you are with your beloved Leonard now which brings you much happiness! May God be with you as you rest in your final beyond in his almighty goodness!

- Judy Orvin & Family, Savannah , Ga

My heart is broken. Tinka was my first friend. Our parents were old friends and we shared so many Sunday nights and dinners together. Every year we watched the Wizard of Oz in my living room. We had lost touch after my father died and we moved away from Savannah. It was through FB that we found each other. We were planning to have a long phone visit as soon as she felt up to it.

- Elizabeth Hull Brookins, Sarasota, Florida

Services under the direction of:

Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200


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