| Location | Birmingham |
| Age | 64 years |
| Date of Birth | 3/1940 |
| Date of Death | 5/2004 |
| Visitors | 396 since 27/07/2007 |
| Creator |
Rita Smith died at 3 minutes past 12 on 11th May 2004 aged 64. she was a wife to Bob and mother of 3
sons Paul John and Robert and 1 daughter named Dawn. She also had 13 grandchildren and 8 great
grandchildren.Lastly a sister named Val.
My mother had rumatic fever as a child which left her with a weak heart. She had valve replacement
some years before and her health was great for a while. During 2002 my mom started to become weaker
and weaker, she was to need another op in the near future. Dec 03 mom was really poorly and was in
and out of hospital alot, she had test of every discription including for cancer, but she was
cleared of the dreaded C and we celebrated Chistmas. Moms health got worse an worse ove the coming
months, she became so frail, with more and more visits and stays in hospital. Then on the 7th May we
got a call to come to the hospital. I remember my dad, my brother John and me all crying on the way.
We were told there was nothing that could be done for mom, she may only have a few hours, possible a
couple of days. Mom stayed with us for 4 more days. She lay there looking so healthy I was sure they
must have it wrong. She hardly spoke to us she just kept drifting in and out of sleep. On the 3rd
day I still thought it wasn't true but then on the last day we knew there was no going back and
mom slipped away while I held her hand and I cried.
When I finally left the hospital fo the last time and sat in the car with my husband Pete and 3 of
my daughters Puff Daddy came on singing Every breathe I take, we all went very silent and the tears
just ran down our faces.
Missing you so much
I picture you walking up the path
And walking through the door
I listen out for your gentle laugh
But I can't hear it anymore
I hold my hands out every day
Hoping for your gentle touch
But I don't feel your warm hands touch me
It's a feeling I miss so much
I wait for you to wipe my tears
But you want yours wiping too
And every day still hurts so much
Because my life is missing you
I keep your memory in my soul
It burns so bright each day
And all the things I have in my mind
There's three words I want to say
I Miss You
god bless you rita at this very special,but very difficult time of the year. look after your familly,especially our dawn.wrap your arms around her and give her a special cuddle. love to you xxxx
My Mom
The lady over there with the long brown hair,
and silver strands of age.
The lady with the bright blue eyes,
looking lovingly at her chilren.
She's the one He wants next.
All our childen need that loving smile of kindness.
She has worked so hard on earth and now desrves a rest.
So we must bring her to join the best.
Her family will miss her dearly
But i'm sure they will understand.
That she has become weiry, its time for her to go.
With them she will remain, never to far apart,
Because when ever they remember her, she will still be in their heart.
This lady was my Mother a I know the angels were right.
But we still miss her very dearly,
And we cry to sleep at night.
We hope that one day soon we will see her once again.
The lady with the long brown hair,
Will meet us just the same.
God bless you Mom. X
hi sis
well rita its me again just to let you .no im still thinking of you miss you loads give mom dad and paul a hug for me hope you are all ok dawn misses you lots as do we all god bless all my love val
Staircase
If tears were a staircase
And memories a lane
I'd walk right up to heaven
And bring you home again.
still love and miss you mom. x
i miss you so much nan that a tear always comes to my eye everytime i think about you, i always felt so secure when i was around you, i miss the fun we used to have when i used to stay at yours in the school hoildays and shelia would come around and you both spolied me rotten i miss you love always xx
My Nanny
My Nanny
by Sarah Cutler
My Nanny died on Tuesday
Her soul left and flew away.
I tried to grab her and make her stay,
But she slipped through my hands and carried on her way
I cried all day, I cried all night.
I cried so hard it hurt my sight.
Away in the gardens of heaven above,
I know she'll shine down her love.
Her heart was made of solid gold,
But it was tired and way to old.
Her hands were strong but delicate to touch,
They were always willing to do so much.
Her face was always a welcome sight,
She only ever gave looks of praise and delight.
But nanny died on Tuesday,
Her soul has left and flew away.
I tried to grab her and make her stay,
But she slipped through my fingers and carried on her way.
love you nanny, miss you always. x
When Tomorrow Starts Without Me
( David Romano )
When tomorrow starts without me
and I'm not here to see...
If the sun should rise and find your
eyes filled with tears for me,
I wish so much you wouldn't cry
the way you did today...
While thinking of the many things
we didn't get to say.
I know how much you love me,
as much as I love you...
And each time you think of me,
I know you'll miss me, too.
But when tomorrow starts without me,
please try to understand...
That Jesus came and called my name
and took me by the hand,
And said my place was ready
in heaven far above...
And that I'd have to leave behind
all those I dearly love.
So when tomorrow starts without me,
don't think we're far apart...
For every time you think of me,
I'm right here in your heart.
god bless you rita.you have a very special daughter who misses you with all her heart.look after her and always be with her. keep sending those feathers,they do help.give richard a big hug and kiss.x x
I love you mom
My mom was more than a mom she was my rock and my friend, Part of me died with her that day and will never return. My only hope is that she is now out of pain and happy and able to enjoy spending time with my son Richard at last. We will meet again mom, I know we will. I just have to be patient. until that day stay close to me as I remember you each morning. love you mom. X
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