Vernitta Ermalee Smith Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Vernitta "Ermalee" Smith, 78, of Cape Girardeau, Missouri walked into the loving arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 after a long and hard fought battle with cancer, surrounded by her family at home. She was born in Perkins, MO to Raymond and Lillie Marie (Mouser) Eaker. She married Sam Smith on June 24, 1961 at Bethany Baptist Church. They were blessed with 60 1/2 years together. Ermalee shared Christ's love by writing cards to encourage others, making sweet treats for her neighbors, cooking for her family, and spending time with her family and Life Group Class. She also served in Celebrate Recovery with Sam, where she was lovingly called "Ermie". She was a cook at Cape Public Schools for 15 years and was a member of Lynwood Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband Sam; two sons, Jeffrey Scott (Dawn), and Sidney Neal (Cherie) of Cape Girardeau; a daughter Penny Leah (Ken) Tifft of New Kent, Virginia. She was known as "Granny" to her grandchildren Jeremy (Caitlin) Bey, Blake (Katie) Stagner, Garrett (Stephanie) Smith, Alex Stagner, and Sophia Smith; and two great granddaughters, Katelyn Lee Stagner and Mackenzie Eve Bey that she was thrilled to meet; two sisters, Dimple (Delbert) Wiseman, Linda (Dick-deceased) Seabaugh; and two brothers, Dewayne (Velma) Eaker, Gary (Katy) Eaker; and many nieces and nephews; her supportive and caring friends, and much loved church family. She was preceded in death by her parents Lillie and Raymond Eaker; brothers, Verlee (and Joyce) Eaker, and Bill Eaker; sister, Wanda (and Lewis) Hess. Ermalee will be greatly missed by all who knew her, and although she was small in stature, she will forever be remembered as a mighty prayer warrior who loved the Lord. Visitation will be Sunday, Dec 5 from 3:00-6:00 pm at Lynwood Baptist Church. Funeral service will be Monday at 10:00 am at the church with the Rev. Mark Anderson officiating. Burial will be at Russell Heights in Jackson. Memorial contributions may be given to Lynwood Baptist Church. Online condolences may be made at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com. Ford and Sons Funeral Home - Mt. Auburn is in charge of arrangements.

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Vernitta Ermalee Smith

March 12, 1943 - December 1, 2021