Nancy Lue Sligh-Smith

Nancy Lue Sligh-Smith, was born on February 10, 1950, in Newberry, South Carolina to the late Mary Louise Parker and George Glen. She departed her earthly body on November 27, 2024 after a long progressive battle with Dementia and Alzheimer's disease. She moved to Baltimore with her family the late Lula Wilson, Mary Parker and Nancy Cooper at an early age. Once settled in Baltimore, she entered and was educated in the Baltimore City school system, leaving Frederick Douglass High School after the birth of her first child. Nancy did however eventually earn her high school diploma later in life through the Maryland External Diploma program offered by the state. Nancy was known by many names, Sligh, Mrs. Smith, Butterfly, Mommy, Ma, Aunt Sticky and Grandma just to name a few. An avid bowler, Nancy participated in a league with her stepmother, brother and sister for many years. Winning tournaments and trophies she would proudly display. She sold Avon. Princess House Crystal and did whatever she needed to support herself and children. She began her work helping others by working for the rental offices of Uplands Apartments where she worked and lived for more than 20 years. She later worked at Prudential Life Insurance and within the Baltimore City school system as a food service aide and front office clerk at Beechfield Elementary School. But we all know that she was really there to keep a close eye on those grandkids of hers. Nancy met and was courted by her best friend and soulmate Charles Smith and they married in 1993 while members of Still Meadows Community Fellowship Church. Their marriage added an extension of family that she delighted in. She strongly believed in and encouraged the concept of family, but understood how individual personalities, coupled with distance and time could cause a great divide. Evidenced by how 430 Rosecroft Terrace, a 4 bedroom house, was often transitioned into a 10 room mansion at any given time, her door was forever open to anyone who was willing to walk in. Nancy had a hand in raising, guiding and supporting a great many souls, who can gratefully look back and remember the wisdom, smiles, hugs and encouragement that she provided. Later joining Evergreen AME under Pastor Ruth Travis, Nancy began her return to the church and became a trusted servant once again. She eventually transitioned to Word 4 Life Ministries, where she continued her helping nature. She participated in the choir, worked in their food pantry serving the community, danced in the dance ministry and worked on the usher board. All these things later in her life reminded us just how strong her faith had remained through all she had weathered and endured throughout her life. Nancy leaves to mourn in her passing, her beloved husband Charles E. Smith and a devoted, faithful and loving companion and caregiver Yvette Quinones; (Whether by birth, marriage, the law, or simply of HER choosing) Daughters, April, Tawanda, Nalumy, Adrienne, Prudence, Tahira, Tammy and Tonya, and her son, Kareem, Sr. One daughter in law Marion and son in laws: Maurice Sr., John and Donta Sr. She leaves her youngest brother Karl Parker and sisters Mary-Delphine Parker, Tonya Wilson and Marsha Barney, 5 sisters in law and 4 brothers in laws in North Carolina. Granddaughters: Tykisha, Martice, Lakisha, Ranaka, La'Avia, Carlita, Anika, Korynn, and Kareema. Grandsons: Maurice Jr., Charles, Antoine, Kareem Jr., Jaleel, Kelly, Donta, Jr., Quincy, Taquan, Tacole and Rasheed. Great Grandsons; Christian, Darien, Kyrin, Jamari, Vernard, Ti'Lar, Nolan, Mason, Shiloh and Ayden. Great Granddaughters; Kae'Lyn, Charli, Heaven, Harloh, Chloe, Jaylin, A'moni and Blair and one Great Great Granddaughter Harlei'. Her Godchildren ;Terrance, Aleida, Shardae, and Carlos. Her nieces;Willnett (Rackey),Yasmin, Lawanda, Mary, Michelle, Jessica, Roseanna, Christina and great nieces Nicole, Jvee, Victoria and great nephew Aaron. Nephews: Michael and Mitchell and an additional host of additional grandchildren, great great nieces, family and friends. Nancy was preceded in death by brothers.-Leroy, Frederick, Darryl and George; sisters -Shirley Ann and WillieMae and sister in law Patricia. Companions in life Godfrey, Miles and James and her grandchildren; Tyreese, Christopher, William, Ashanti, and Tevon, along with her nephew Joseph,Jr. and niece Terena Parker, who you can best believe was there to greet her with hugs and kisses upon her arrival at Heavens Gate.

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Nancy Lue Sligh-Smith

February 10, 1950 - November 27, 2024