Ramona J. Smith

Born at University Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland on March 28, 1950 weighing 4.5 pounds. Remona was the second born child of Doris Wilburn and the late Jessie Wilburn. She suddenly departed her precious life on September 5, 2015. Remona was educated in Baltimore City Public Schools. As a young teen, she worked as a housekeeper and seamstress. Remona was widely known as "Mona." Mona met and fell in love with Tony Teddy Smith Sr. at the age of 16. She decided to become Mrs. Ramona Jackie Smith. From this union three children were born: the late Nolita Jackie Smith, Tonese Darcel Smith, and Tony Teddy Smith Jr. After the death of her husband, she spent the last 35 years of her life with her significant other, Elmer "Joe" Wilson. Mona (also known as "Little Bits") was a very loving, caring, compassionate, dependable woman who made everyone laugh and spoke her mind very well. Unhappy with her job at Genesis, she moved on to bigger and better things. For years she worked diligently for Morgan State University. Finally, she retired in 2008. Mrs. Smith loved singing on the church choir, sewing, dancing and providing shelter to her loved ones. Her favorite sayings were "Yeah, right!", "Let me go to my little cage", "Woo doggy-doggy", and "Waste not want not". All the children in the neighborhood called her Grandma Mona. Although she had a mean mug; her beautiful smile brightened the room and she had a heart of gold. Mona has always been a spiritual person. She has visited many churches over the years but recently made a home at First Church of the Brethren on July 26, 2015. Before she left this world, she publicly confessed Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior by Christian experience being received into full membership. She will be truly missed by all who knew her. Preceding her in death: Jessie Wilburn (Father), Tony T. Smith (Husband), Ralph S. Wilburn (Brother), Thelma Smith (Mother-in-Law), and Nolita J. Smith (Daughter). Mona leaves to cherish her memory: Doris Wilburn (Mother), Teddy Smith (Father-in-Law), Tonese (Daughter), Tony Jr. (Son); two sisters, Darleane and Sabrina; two sister-in-laws, Thelma and Teresa; three brother-in-laws, Thornton, Tyrone, and Timothy; best friend, Barbara; one godson, Shawn; eleven grandchildren, Wesley, Dalita, Charles, Ryezhae, Brionna, Tyreke, Noel, DeAndre, Aeighsha, Keith and Elijah; two great-grandchildren, Da'Leah and Kyndall; her special niece, Lisa Wilburn; a special friend, Elmer Wilson; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.

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Ramona J. Smith

March 28, 1950 - September 5, 2015