Mrs. Claretha M. Smith 79 passed away Sunday, May 18, 2014 at Memorial Health University Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. She was a member of First African Baptist Church of East Savannah she was preceded i death by her husband Julius Smith; sons Julius R. Smith, Kenneth Smith. She leaves to cherish her memories five daughters; Vanessa Colclough, Barbara Farmer(Richard), Jeanette Cogdell(Wayne), Terea Myles(Earl), Romona Smith; one brother Robert Mitchell(Mary); one sister Ruby Lee Watkins. 14 grandchilgren, 9 great grandchildren. Funeral service will be held 11:00am Saturday, May 24, 2014 at First African Baptist Church of East Savannah 402 Treat Avenue, Rev. Thomas Williams officiating Interment Oak Grove Cemetery.