Amy Reburtha Hall-smart

AMY REBURTHA HALL-SSMART, daughter of Jeremiah and Francella Hall, was born in Tralawny, Jamiaca, W.I. on September 10, 1913. She was the only surviving sibling of two brothers and one sister. Amy, (Mamma Burth) as she was affection called, met and fell in love with Henry Smart. This union produced four children, Barbara, Monica and Roy, and Beres who preceded her death. Her children were her pride and joy. She spared nothing in making sure they were protected and provided for. She had an entrepreneurial spirit which she applied throughout her life. When her children were still young, she operated very small home-base businesses to help with the support of the family. As soon as her children were old enough for high school, she ventured out for public employment. Her quest took her to the North Shore Laundry in Montego Bay and she worked there until her retirement at the age of sixty. Miss Burtha was always a very spiritual woman, as she was raised from a child to fear God and Glorify Him. She was an ardent member of the Catholic Church in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Very concerned about well-being of people, she was involved in community service organization such as, Burial Schemes and Reliance Society which focused on the pre and post death needs of families and individuals. In 1984, Miss Amy joined her daughter and family in Deland, Florida. She eventually relocated to Maryland in 1988 where she developed a relationship with many individuals. Her spiritual life was further enhanced when she began to attend Liberty SDA Church here in Maryland. After consistent Bible Studies, she made a covenant with the Lord and was baptized in 1991. She continued her fellowship there until 2004, when her heath did not spiritually allow her to attend church. However, she received the benefits of fellowship through visitation from the various departments, including the Adventure Club (Pathfinders). Sis. Hall received Holy Communion at home regularly, her last being on December 25, 2010. She was always in preparation for her going home with her Lord. On Wednesday, December 29, 2010 after the pastoral visit, she said, “Farewell to this world,” and slept away in peace at 4:55pm. Miss Amy, Mama Burth, Sis. Hall, has left a legacy for all to cherish. She leaves to celebrate ninety-seven years of impeccable life: daughters, Barbara Pryce (Jamaica, W.I.) and Monica Smart-Gordon (Maryland); son, Roy Smart (U.S. Virgin Island); daughter-in-law, Shelia Smart (North Carolina) and Enid Smart (Jamaica, W.I.); son-in-law, Brian Gordon; eighteen grandchildren, thirty-six great-grandchildren, fifteen great-great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, her Liberty Church Family, dear friends, sister and brother, Marcelle, Sis. Mary Walters, Dawn Hibbert and Barbara Reid. ‘

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Amy Reburtha Hall-smart

September 10, 1913 - December 29, 2010