Hilda I. Smith, 97, of New Haven, entered eternal rest on November 23, 2020. She was the widow of Cortez Smith.
Mrs. Smith was born in Fremont, NC on December 24, 1922, a daughter of the late Frank Joyner and Lucy Newsome Joyner.
Prior to her retirement, she was employed for 30 years at the V.A. Hospital as a Dialysis Technician.
Mrs. Smith was a longtime member of Immanuel Missionary Baptist Church in New Haven where she served as a Deaconess.
She leaves to cherish loving memories, daughters, Erma J. Smith and Carolyn Smith-Stewart; two grandchildren, Monica McDonald and Odell Stewart, III; a special great niece, Ratasha Smith; and a host of other relatives and friends.
She was predeceased by four sisters, Edith Best, Glossiephine McLawhorn, Aro Harper and Bessie Harper.
A Walk-through viewing and visitation will be held Wednesday, December 2, 2020 from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at Curvin K. Council Funeral Home, 128 Dwight St., New Haven. A Graveside service will follow at 12:00 p.m. at Beaverdale Memorial Park, 90 Pine Rock Ave., New Haven. Anyone attending the viewing, graveside service or burial will be asked to adhere to any COVID-19 safety restrictions.
Miss Hilda – Nana,
I first met you when I was seven years old. You were always kind, warm, gentle and loving. Knowing you has really been a gift. You were loved and will be missed by so many. May you rest in peace. Family, my prayers are with you.
Jackie
My deepest Condolences to Ms Jean & Carolyn Smith, on the passing of their Mother Miss Hilda, I remember the baking, & Cooking you use to do during the Holidays, I will always remember you and miss you Miss Hilda. Forever in my heart ?
I served with Deaconess Smith on Immanuel Diaconate Board and in the CT Deacons’ Alliance. She was true and faithful. When she no longer was able to drive to meetings she rode with Immanuel deacons. She was quiet but appreciative of the ride. She was good people.
Hilda was such a pleasure. She always had a smile on her face. My deepest sympathy to Erma, Carolyn, and family.
Love,
Diane Petaway
IBC
Remember Ms Smith at Inmanuel baptist church but know her daughter Ms Erma Smith Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal. Your mom in a better place
I grew up from a little girl to a teenager with Ms. Hilda as a neighbor, kind, gentle heart women with a warm inviting smile, every holiday she would make me and my siblings a delicious coconut cake, I pray that every young lady that was given the opportunity to me in her presence, will follow her loving ways of being a women, we will continue to lift her family up in prayer for the Lord will give you peace and strength that passes all understanding..
To Carolyn and Family : My deepest sympathies to you and yours in the homegoing of your mom. She was a wonderful person.
Star Gilliams
My sincere condolences and prayers are to my extended family. When Nana was younger she would always make me pound cake for Christmas. She was a lovely person and will be missed
Ms Erma, our prayers and thoughts are with you, I will be in touch with you later..
Your mother was always kind and courteous during my visit with her over the years but remembering her coconut pineapple cakes and the good times we shared and the laughter were memorable. All my love in this moment of sorrow and grief.
May she rest in eternal peace. Carol my sincere sympathy to you & family. I will be praying for healing for your grieving hearts.
Julia Ficklin-Nelson
Friend
My condolences to Carol and her family; my prayers and thoughts are with you.