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Carrie Smith Obituary

Smith, Carrie (Roland-Parker) Born in Port Sulphur, LA on Septmber 22, 1912, passed away August 15, 2015, in Chicago, IL, at age 102. Mother of retired C.P.D. Officers Melvin Roland and Gwendolyn Roland-Marshall; mother of Alex B. Riley and Evelyn Roland-Poole. Homegoing Service to be held Friday, August 21, 2015 at West Point Missionary Baptist Church, 3566 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60653, phone (773) 538-7590; visitation/viewing 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (St. Jude 10:30 a.m.). Service, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Interment Fern Oaks Cemetery, Griffith, IN. All flowers can be sent to the church listed above. All mail correspondence can be sent directly to the Roland Family at P.O. Box 209158, Chicago, IL 60620-9158.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 20, 2015.

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August 22, 2015

The Carver Class 0f 1959/The Family of Elenor Peters ..(Frankie Charles Leona Patricia Andrea John Dexter From Block 11) Has the Honor of sharing a friendship with This Family since 1951...We Cherish our Friendship Adinfinitely with Love and Affection....Dexter Ford

August 22, 2015

The Love and Quality of Mrs.Carrie Smith Roland-Parker's life that was expressed at her homegoing by Family and Friends showed the Class and of Life she Shared with Generations...It was an Honor to share this occasion with The Caever Class of 1959 and the Altgeld Family...Dexter Ford

Tracey Anderson

August 21, 2015

Hey Gwen Matshall and family; sorry for your loss. My prayers go out to you and yours, may your memories one day bring you comfort and joy. Sincerely, Tracey Anderson 005 dist.

Janna Raphael

August 21, 2015

Sending my condolences to you on the passing of Aunt Carrie and praying for God's comfort as you lay her to rest. Don't only mourn her passing but celebrate her life and find joy in knowing that she is at peace with our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Love from Janna Raphael.

Carole Moore

August 21, 2015

My family and I were so very sorry to hear of Ms. Carries passing....
I never got the chance and the honor to meet Moma Carrie, but I can see and feel her presence and the impact that she has left behind through all of her children, grandchildren and all of her family and friends etc. that her life "MOST DEFINATELY" touched, and left a most memorable impact and legacy that we all can enjoy and have the pleasure of knowing. Through the experience of knowing her granddaughter, my niece Kellen, I can say with all truth and honesty that her life's impact has left behind a most memorable legacy of greatness that will forever shine through all the generations to come and beyond... Thank you God for the present and "gift" of "Moma Carrie" carrie Smith's life. Her physical presence is no longer here, but her spirit will live on forever in all of the hearts and minds of everyone that knew and loved her. Rest In Peace Moma Carrrie!!! ....... You most DEFINATELY will be sorely missed. We love her, but God loved her best. :D

With all sincerity, sympathy, blessings and prayers to ALL the family... "AUNTIE CAROLE MOORE & FAMILY.

~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain

August 20, 2015

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. Carrie will be remembered at the Police Mass on Sunday, 23 AUG, 11:00 a.m. at Mercy Home - 1140 W. Jackson Blvd. In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of our all-loving, all-merciful God! [www.ChicagoPCM.org or 312/738-7588]

Meika Berry

August 20, 2015

My condolences to the family. Love you Kerris, Anonda, Kai, and mama Gwen. God bless.

Dave Sandlund

August 20, 2015

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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