Marguerite Smith

MARGUERITE SMITH was bon in Baltimore, Maryland on February 13, 1933 to the late James H. and Thelma Thompson Smith. She was the second oldest of seven daughters. Marguerite peacefully entered eternal rest on Saturday, March 10, 2012, after a lengthy illness. Her early education began in the Baltimore Public School System. She completed her high school education at Paul Laurence Dunbar High School. Upon graduation, she went to work at Johns Hopkins Hospital in the Physical Therapy Department. From there she secured employment for the Federal Government at the Social Security Administration (SSA) where she worked for forty-two years until retirement. Soon after her employment, she joined an SSA traveling group and experienced her one airplane trip, which took the group to Europe. In fact, she was the one member of the family to have the experience of flying on an airplane! This began her love of travel. Marguerite was a dedicated member of St. Bernadine’s Roman Catholic Church. She always enjoyed walking from her home on Saturday’s to attend the mass. She was a member of the church’s bowling league and often boasted of her high scores. In addition to the church bowling league, she also liked to exercise. She became a member of the YWCA and was chosen to be the substitute instructor at the YWCA. Marguerite continued at the “Y” until they closed. She then began walking as her daily exercise. Adorned upon her wall is a certificate earned for her outstanding performance in completing the Susan G. Komen 5K walk. She volunteered her services at the Southwest Senior Center and was also presented a certificate for her services with “Hands That Serve Hearts That Care.” While at the senior Center, she developed a love for knitting and would often make beautiful gifts for weddings and baby showers. Marguerite was an avid lover of butterflies – you could not enter a room in her home that was not decorated with at least 6-12 butterflies. Not to mention the butterflies she wore on her scarves, lapels, coats and fingers. Marguerite would never end a day without exercising her mind. She loved completing crossword puzzles. Marguerite also enjoyed fellowshipping and traveling with the “ Seniors On The Go” at the Union Memorial United Methodist Church. Marguerite was preceded in death by her sister, Lenora Smith. She leaves to mourn: five loving sisters, Emma Williams, Esther Jones, Thelma Brookes (Marshall), Gwendolyn Smith and Phyllis Smith; three godchildren, Theresa Reid, Antonia Williams and Stephanie Wilkins; two uncles, George and Raymond Thompson; a very dear friend, Cleo Bradley; and a host of other relatives and friends.

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Marguerite Smith

February 13, 1933 - March 10, 2012