Elizabeth Smith's Obituary
Elizabeth Smith, aged 83, affectionately known as “Mrs. Babe” of Frankford, Delaware departed this life on March 3, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family. Elizabeth was born on July 7, 1939, to the late Eddie and Janie West Taylor, of Williamsville, Delaware. She received her early education in the Williamsville area. Elizabeth married the “love of her life” Robert Smith, Sr. on May 7, 1956. They remained married for 56 years, till his passing, and to this union was born three sons: Woodrow Smith; Robert Smith, Jr.; and Eugene Smith. Elizabeth worked for Bunting’s Nursery in Williamsville during her early years. Later in life she became a residential cleaner for private homes and motels until her health declined.
Elizabeth was a faithful member of St. Johns AME Church in Bishopville, Maryland., under the leadership of Rev. Deborah Wright. She served as a steward and sang in the Church Choir. Mrs. Babe was a very loving person. She would help anyone in need. She took great pride in cooking for her boys and everyone in the neighborhood. Her famous dishes were her rice pudding and sweet potato pie. Mrs. Babe loved to ride and shop with her sister, Margaret. They could be seen riding all over Sussex County!
Mrs. Babe and Margaret were affectionately known as “the Golden Girls.” Her favorite saying was “it’s 5 O’clock somewhere!”
Elizabeth was preceded by her parents and a son, Woodrow Smith, and her husband Robert, Sr. and a brother, Robert Taylor and her sister Daisy Taylor. Also preceding was her brother-in-law, Albert Lee Hagans.
She leaves to cherish her memories, two sons: Robert Jr. (Montoya) and Eugene (Michele) both of Millsboro, DE; two brothers: Harold Taylor (Rosanne) of Williamstown, NJ and Russell Taylor (Diane) of Selbyville, DE. Also surviving are her sister, Margaret Hagans of Frankford, DE and six grandchildren: Rebecca Dixon; Nykia Purnell; T.C. Blake; Carlos Snipes; Andre Snipes; and Regina Snipes. There are 16 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. There are three brothers-in-law: Russell Smith (Lynn) of Williamstown, NJ; Raymond Smith (Diane) of Georgetown, DE; and Randall Smith, of New Castle, DE. She has two special friends, Mildred Hudson and Rosalie Handy along with a host of nephews, nieces and friends.
A time of visitation and viewing will be held from 11:00 AM till 12:00 Noon at St. John 2nd Baptist Church, Mt. Joy Road, Millsboro on Friday, March 10, 2023. A funeral service follows at Noon, with interment at Calvary Pentecostal Church Cemetery in Bishopville, MD. Rev. Deborah Wright will officiate.
Electronic condolences to:
www.watsonfh.com
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