With a profound sense of loss, the family announces the passing of our beloved mother Beril V. Smith, 91 years old, better known as “Ma” on Jan. 20.
She was born on the island of St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands.
She was preceded in death by her parents, George O Smith and Ethel A. Powell-Thompson. Sons Alfred “Supa Drake” Brown, Kelvin “Atiba” Thomas and Kenneth “Kenny Makuba” Thomas. Grandson Ashem Mahoney. She is survived by her daughters Sandra “Sandy” Potter, Deborah “Debbie” Thomas, Barbara “Thinner” Thomas, Celise “Asika” Mahoney, Felise “Tutux-Toots” Thomas and her son Kennard “Tinbal” Smith. Grandsons Bahutu O’Neal, Ajaka “A.J.” Chesterfield, Abdul O’Neal, NaShawn “Nash Man” Christopher, Dennis “Dyce” Mahoney, Xavier Johnson (adopted), Ricardo “Juney” Webster Jr. (adopted), Kenneth Thomas and JahHaile “Haile” Coakley. Granddaughters Kisha Washington, Rashida O ‘Neal, Latoya Robles, NeCole Evans, LaToi Toi” Hedrington, Chante Thomas, Kia”Kiki” Thomas, Jahkyda Coakley, Tyeba Faucett (Adopted) and Kyana Thomas. 17 great-grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild.
The first viewing is on Friday, Feb. 21. from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Turnbull Funeral Home and Crematory. The life-and-home-going service will be Saturday, Feb. 22 at the Word of Faith International Christian Center (formerly the Old Mill location).
Viewing is from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Service starts at 10 a.m. Interment will be at the Western Cemetery #3.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Turnbull Funeral Home and Crematory Services.
