Harriet Evon Smith

Ms. Harriet Evon Smith was born February 10, 1963 in Uvalda, GA, to Ruby Williams Townsend and the late James Willis Townsend.

After many years of living life her way, Harriet recognized she needed a Savior and surrendered her life to Christ. From that day ‘til death, her motto and mission was “I worked hard for the devil in the streets and now I’m going to work harder for the Lord.” She kept her word and completed her mission. Her daily prayer was, “Dear Lord, I don’t have the power on my own to lead others through difficult situations, but you are all powerful. Give me the courage to help others as I rely on your strength that can’t fail.”

Her family rise up and call her blessed. Thankful to God for sharing His angel with them.

On Tuesday, June 30, 2015, the Lord whispered to Harriet, “Peace be Thine. You have fought a good fight, you have finished your course, you have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for you a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give you at that day.”

In addition to her father, she is preceded in death by her grandmother: Susie Bell Jackson.

Harriet Evon Smith leaves her legacy of strength and courage to her children: Deago Smith (Cynthia) of Fort Valley, GA, Desirie Smith of Broxton, GA, and Charles Smith (Tesha) of Douglas, GA; her mother: Ruby Williams Townsend of Broxton, GA; her four sisters: Juanita Townsend of Broxton, GA, Faye Townsend of Valdosta, GA, Suzanne Rivers (Jewrell) of Valdosta, GA, and Ilene Hicks (Carl) of Broxton, GA; her four brothers: James Townsend of Broxton, GA, Ronnie Townsend of Douglas, GA, Mackenzie Townsend (Angie) of Atlanta, GA and Henry Townsend of Broxton, GA; her nine grandchildren: Chardonnay Davis, Deaja Smith, Elacia George, Jontavious Davis, Nakicia Smith, Antalise Smith, Summer Smith, Charles Smith, and Zion Smith; two sisters in-law; two brothers in-law; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends and her KBDC church family.

The celebration of life for the late Ms. Harriet Evon Smith will be held Sunday, July 5, 2015 at 2:00pm from the sanctuary of Kingdom Builders Deliverance Center.

Bishop Adrian Rivers will officiate.

Interment will follow in Pallbearers Cemetery.

Public viewing will only be held Friday, July 3, from 12:00pm - 8:00pm in the Godfrey Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends from 3:00pm - 4:00pm.