Celebrating the life of
Marcia Fobes Smith
Passed away on March 15, 2014
SAVANNAH - Marcia F. Smith, 80, of Savannah and formerly of Birmingham, MI, died on March 15, 2014 after falling down while on a Caribbean cruise.
Mrs. Smith was born in Goshen, Indiana, the daughter of John & Helen Fobes. She graduated from Ward Belmont Preparatory School in Nashville, TN. Before her marriage, she attended Indiana University and was a member of Delta Gamma sorority and Phi Beta Kappa Scholastic Honorary Society.
She married Ned A. Smith in 1953 and, following his graduation from Northwestern University Law School, moved to Birmingham, MI. In Michigan, she was Secretary, a member of the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors of the Junior League of Birmingham. She was also a member of the Birmingham Athletic Club and Orchard Lake Country Club in Bloomfield Hills, MI. An energetic volunteer, she spent several hours each day transcribing books into Braille as gifts to blind children. She also provided the Braille transcriptions for the gardens in Savannah's Forsyth Park.
In Savannah, she was a member of the Landings Club and a devoted member of St. Peter's Episcopal Church. Mrs. Smith is survived by her husband of 60 years and by her children Wade of Savannah and Sarah of La Porte, IN. She is also survived by five grandchildren; Austin, Grayson, & Bailee Smith of Savannah and Jacob & Megan Shriner of La Porte.
Mrs. Smith was a direct descendent of Peregrine White who was born on the Mayflower in November 1620, as it sailed into Cape Cod Bay. Peregrine's father, William White, died the following February and in May his mother, Susanna, married Governor Winslow of the Plymouth Colony. Peregrine and his brother, Resolved, were named as children of the Governor and became prominent citizens of the Massachusetts Colony.
A memorial service for Mrs. Smith will be held at St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Savannah on Saturday, March 29th at 11 a.m., followed by a reception in the parish hall. Interment in St. Peter's Memorial Garden will take place at a later family service.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Marcia's memory should be made to St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 3 West Ridge Road, Savannah, GA, 31411.
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Mom, I love and miss you so much. Your son Wade
- Wade Smith, savannah, GA
Dear Ned, Mill and I have been gone from Skidaway for a long time, but still remember dear friends from there. 'Some people come into our lives and leave foot prints on our heart, and we are never the same.' Mill died in January,2012. May God be with you and grant you his love with wonderful memories. Most sincerely, Polly Spencer
- Polly Spencer, Oklahoma City, OK, OK
Dear Ned, My condolences to you and your family. I feel so fortunate to have had the opportunity to get to know Marsha this past January, when I was visiting my father, Ross. We had such a good time and a memory to cherish. With our wonderful memories she will live on! Very Sincerely, Kitsy Hanson Abbott
- Kitsy Hanson Abbott, rye, NH
Dear Ned and Family, Phyllis and I wish to extend our condolences to you and your family. Marcia was a sweet, gentle person, with strength of character and a great sense of humor. She will be greatly missed. Don and Phyllis
- Donald and Phyllis Powell, Savannah, GA
Dear Ned, Frank and I want you to know that we are thinking of you during this very sad period in your life. Marcia was such a loving and kind person and will be greatly missed by all of her many friends. Love, Bobbie & Frank Taylor
- Mr&Mrs F. D. Taylor, The Landings, GA
Dear Smith Family, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Death is something that pains us all, we never want to see our love ones go. I will like to send my condolence to the family and friends, as well as, to share a comforting scripture. It's Rev 21:4- ' And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.” May this scripture bring comfort to you all, for this is a loving promise from our heavenly Father, a promise that soon all suffering will end, especially death.
- Tiffani, , GA
My deepest sympathy to the family for the loss of your dear loved one. During this most difficult time, may your heats be comforted by Jehovah God's promise that 'He will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more. Neither will mourning nor outcry not pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.'
- Annie Thomas, Snellville, GA
Dear Ned, My deepest sorrow to you & the family. Been many years since our fun days at B.A.C., & B'ham.,but sure do have wonderful memories. Marcia was a great lady & will be missed. Take care of yourself. Lois
- Lois Abrash Ralph, Boise, ID
Dear Ned, I was so sorry to hear about Marcia's passing.I extend my deepest sympathy to you and the entire family.Think of all the happy times together and take care.You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
- Tom Mahoney, Savannah, GA
Mom, I love and miss you so much. Your son Wade
- Wade Smith, savannah, GA
Dear Ned, Mill and I have been gone from Skidaway for a long time, but still remember dear friends from there. 'Some people come into our lives and leave foot prints on our heart, and we are never the same.' Mill died in January,2012. May God be with you and grant you his love with wonderful memories. Most sincerely, Polly Spencer
- Polly Spencer, Oklahoma City, OK, OK
Dear Ned, My condolences to you and your family. I feel so fortunate to have had the opportunity to get to know Marsha this past January, when I was visiting my father, Ross. We had such a good time and a memory to cherish. With our wonderful memories she will live on! Very Sincerely, Kitsy Hanson Abbott
- Kitsy Hanson Abbott, rye, NH
Dear Ned and Family, Phyllis and I wish to extend our condolences to you and your family. Marcia was a sweet, gentle person, with strength of character and a great sense of humor. She will be greatly missed. Don and Phyllis
- Donald and Phyllis Powell, Savannah, GA
Dear Ned, Frank and I want you to know that we are thinking of you during this very sad period in your life. Marcia was such a loving and kind person and will be greatly missed by all of her many friends. Love, Bobbie & Frank Taylor
- Mr&Mrs F. D. Taylor, The Landings, GA
Dear Smith Family, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Death is something that pains us all, we never want to see our love ones go. I will like to send my condolence to the family and friends, as well as, to share a comforting scripture. It's Rev 21:4- ' And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.” May this scripture bring comfort to you all, for this is a loving promise from our heavenly Father, a promise that soon all suffering will end, especially death.
- Tiffani, , GA
My deepest sympathy to the family for the loss of your dear loved one. During this most difficult time, may your heats be comforted by Jehovah God's promise that 'He will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more. Neither will mourning nor outcry not pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.'
- Annie Thomas, Snellville, GA
Dear Ned, My deepest sorrow to you & the family. Been many years since our fun days at B.A.C., & B'ham.,but sure do have wonderful memories. Marcia was a great lady & will be missed. Take care of yourself. Lois
- Lois Abrash Ralph, Boise, ID
Dear Ned, I was so sorry to hear about Marcia's passing.I extend my deepest sympathy to you and the entire family.Think of all the happy times together and take care.You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
- Tom Mahoney, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
