Theda Laverne Smallwood
Theda Laverne Smallwood
Our
beautiful Mom, Theda Laverne Smallwood, passed away early in the morning of
August 14, 2013 at Boise’s St. Luke’s Hospital surrounded by 3 of her
children. As a devoted wife, mother,
daughter, sister and friend, she was the standard by which all should aspire to
live. She was God centered, selfless,
never judgmental, a servant by nature and full of love for all who were
fortunate enough to know her. She was a
strong, yet gentle soul who cared deeply and beyond comprehension. She has been a long-time member of Boise’s
Whitney Baptist Church, wo
rshiping and serving
faithfully.
Born
November 2, 1928 to the late Wilbur Leroy and Ethel Virginia Morrison, Theda is
survived by three children; daughter Tana Hartmann (husband Steve Hartmann),
son Kelly Smallwood (wife Cari Smallwood), daughter Sunny Smallwood; brother
Wilbur L. Morrison Jr. (wife Betty Morrison); daughter-in-law Janet Smallwood;
eight grandchildren, Prairie Smallwood, Taylor Smallwood, Joel Hartmann, Mahli
Hartmann, Zachary Smallwood, Keshia Smallwood, Sawyer Smallwood and Kolby
Smallwood; four great grandchildren, Bailee Hartmann, Emalee Hartmann, Braydon
Crosby and Devi Huamancha; Nephew Jim Welch, Niece Carol Smallwood Diomalik and
Niece Sherline Welch.
Theda was
preceded in death by her husband L. Hershel Smallwood; oldest son Ray Craig
Smallwood; parents Wilbur Leroy and Ethel Virginia Morrison; grandson Joshua
Smallwood.
Theda was
married November 9, 1946 to Hershel Smallwood, enjoying 52 loving and adventurous
years together. While traveling for
Hershel’s work through the years, Theda was a homemaker. She was the driving force behind our family’s
spiritual centeredness and the glue that bonded our family closely. First one up each morning and last to bed
each night, she made each one feel their life and endeavors were the most
important. Finding a church in each new
city was always her priority. Her
network of friends extends nationwide, depending on each other faithfully
through the years for guidance, laughter and loyal support through life’s
celebrations and trials
We will
celebrate her life starting with a viewing Sunday August 18
th
from
4pm-6pm at Alden Waggoner Funeral Chapel.
Her Funeral Service will be Monday August 19, 1pm at Whitney Baptist Church, 2309 Dorian
Street, Boise, Idaho 83705. A Graveside
Service will follow at Dry Creek Cemetery, 9600 Hill Road, Boise, Idaho
83703. She will be laid to rest next to
her husband L. Hershel Smallwood where their “Walk with God Continues.”
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