Gertie Mae Jenkins Smith

Gertie Mae Jenkins Smith entered peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Friday, August 9, 2019 at the age of 79. She was a native of Thibodaux, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Gertie was a graduate of Lincoln High School and a retired Certified Nursing Assistant. She was a member of Silverella Social & Pleasure Club. Beloved wife of Earl J. Smith Jr. Loving mother of Dorothy Richardson Carrie, Stanley DuBois, Zina Jenkins, Carlton Jenkins, Taryan Smith, and the late Joseph DuBois, Tyrone Jenkins, and Cynthia DuBois. Daughter of the late Walter Jenkins, Sr. and Dorothy Jennings. Sister of the late Walter Jenkins, Jr., Phillip Jenkins, and Beverly Hunter. Sister-in-law of Jule Smith, Judice Smith, Myra Smith, Defani Smith, and Domanique Smith; also survived by 14 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family, also pastors, officers and members of Second Zion Baptist Church, priest and parishioners of St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church and all neighboring churches; employees of West Jefferson Medical Center, Masion Deville Nursing Home; members of Silverella Social & Pleasure Club; former patrons of Jessie’s Restaurant and Lounge are invited to attend the Funeral Service at Second Zion Baptist Church, 6520 Second Zion Ave. Marrero, LA on Friday, August 16, 2019 at 10:00a.m. Pastor James Nelson Brown, officiating Visitation will begin at 8:00a.m. until service time at the above named church. Interment: Woodlawn Park Memorial Cemetery-Westwego, LA Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe Street Gretna, LA  To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com