Clara Smith

October 31, 1927 - May 17, 2020

Clara Smith, 92, of Miramar, FL (formerly of Riverdale, GA) went peacefully to her eternal home on Sunday, May, 17, 2020. She was born on October 31, 1927 in Caruthersville, MO to the late J.W. and Amanda Cobb. Clara attended Lee College (now known as Lee University) where she met her husband, Arthur Smith. They were married in May, 1948 and began their ministry together. They spent over 50 years pastoring in the Church of God, 44 of those year at the Riverdale Church of God. She was currently a member of New Heritage Church of God in Tyrone, GA. Clara taught school for over 20 years in the Clayton Country Public School System and six years at Riverdale Christian Academy. She loved her family and nothing pleased her more than spending time with them. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Reverend Arthur H. Smith, five brothers and one sister. She is survived by her children, Carol (Gary) Anderson of McDonough, GA; Cheryl (Mark) Medlin of Fayetteville, GA; Nathan (Kristi) Smith of Miramar, FL. Grandchildren: Jason (Stephanie) Anderson, Brent (April) Anderson, Amanda (Will) Hodge, Phillip (Amanda) Medlin, Rebekah (Matt) Armstrong, Emily (Jordan) Horne, Olivia Medlin, Clark (Samantha) Medlin, Natalie (Chip) Young and Jonathan Smith. Great-Grandchildren: Kylie, Luke, Evan, Corban, Caleb, Max & Maggie Anderson, Jack, Aidan, Kate & Amelia Medlin, Jonah, Norah, Ava & Noah Armstrong, Lucy & Evelyn Horne, and Connor Young. The family will have a private graveside service with Dr. Mark H. Medlin officiating. A video of the service and a celebration of life video will be available at www.parrottfuneralhome.com The family is asking in lieu of flowers to donate on her behalf to the “Clara Smith Memorial Fund at Lee University (her Alma-mater). Donations can be made as follows: MAIL a check to Lee University with “Clara Smith Memorial” in the memo line to: Lee University, Central Gifts, P O Box 3450, Cleveland, TN 37320-3450 ONLINE by going to: www.leeuniversity.edu/give When the form loans, click fund and choose “other” in the drop down box and in the comment box list- “Clara Smith Memorial Fund.” EMAIL the university directly with your credit card information at: [email protected]