Name: Visitation for Ethel Boysaw Smith
Start: 2022-08-12T17:00:00.000Z
End: 2022-08-12T23:00:00.000Z
Location: Davenport-Harris Funeral Home, Inc.

Ethel Boysaw Smith June 21, 1943 - August 8, 2022 Ethel Boysaw Smith of Fairfield, Alabama went home to be with the Lord on August 8, 2022. She was the fourth child born to Algie and Erlene Boysaw. Ethel grew up in a loving Christian home where the name of Jesus was exalted. As a child, she had that special gift for helping others. She confessed Christ as her Savior at an early age and joined Bethel Baptist Church where she was baptized by the late Reverend D.B. Todd. She was a member of the Church Sunday School from the Cradle Department through the Adult Department. She also served as a youth usher and in the Youth Missionary Society. Upon graduating from Ullman High School, she attended Grady School of Nursing in Atlanta, Georgia earning an R.N. Degree and later completed additional studies at UAB in the field of nursing. Ethel served her country honorably as an active member of the U.S. Army Reserve for over 18 years. She also retired from the VA Hospital after many years of outstanding service. She later joined Trinity Baptist Church under the Pastorship of Reverend John E. King, Jr. where she served faithfully. She was a member of the Usher Board, Health Ministry, Mary B. Woodruff Women of Faith Sunday School Class, Greeters Committee, and highly participated in mission work, which included Back Pack Buddies to Birmingham City Schools, and food distribution to Scholars of Trinity Partner Schools. Known for her kindness and generous spirit, she served the needy and homeless in the community by preparing delicious meals weekly. Ethel will always be cherished as a loving mother, faithful daughter, precious sister, and Christian friend. She was preceded in death by her parents, Algie and Erlene Boysaw; brothers, Algie Boysaw III and James Boysaw; and sister Patricia Boysaw.Forever cherishing her memories are sons: William (Bill) Smith (Sonia) and Maurice Smith (Teresa); sisters: Carolyn Boysaw Francisco and Mona Boysaw Jackson, and brother, Raymond Boysaw all of Birmingham, Alabama; grandchildren: Joshua Belser and Belgium Smith; nieces: Katrisa T. Jones, Jasmine Jackson Hough, Shakira Jones, Destiny Jones, Olivia Jackson and Lyric Hough; nephews: Adolphus Jackson, Dr. Justin Jackson, Aiden Jones and many relatives and friends.A Celebration of Life will be held at twelve noon on Saturday, August 13, 2022 at Trinity Baptist Church, 900 Graymont Avenue West, Birmingham, AL 35204.In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes can be made to Trinity Baptist Church Education Fund. Public Visitation Friday August 12th, 12pm-6pm. Davenport & Harris Directing.

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Published by AL.com (Birmingham) from Aug. 11 to Aug. 12, 2022.

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Lawrence McNeal

November 23, 2022

Ethel was a classmate and neighbor of mine from elementary school through high school. I am sorry to find out late about her passing. She and the Boysaw family were wonderful neighbors and friends. I will be eternally grateful for her visits with my late sister in the nursing home. God has another angel.

Mary (Cureton)Dawson

September 15, 2022

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

Fannie Johnson

August 13, 2022

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

Joanne Horn

August 13, 2022

My condolences to the family. To GOD be the glory...AMEN

S. Camp

August 13, 2022

I truly enjoyed working with Ms. Smith and she was a role model to me. She had a presence that projected caring and her love for helping others was evident in her every action. I intend to see her again someday. Sending my prayers and condolences to her loved ones.

Alvin Washington

August 13, 2022

Thank you for being the loving, kind and sharing person you were in our church. Giving of your time, talents and money to help those that were less fortunate.
WITH A TOUCH OF LOVE

Yvonne Alexander

August 12, 2022

To the family I offer my sincere condolences to you on the loss of your love one. I was blessed to have known her as a patient, and as a co-worker. Ms. Smith truly was a loving person. Because of the nature of my illness before I was employed at The VA Medical Center, she just had a loving and comfortable spirit about her. After I was hired at the VA, each time she saw me she will always say to me that I was blessed. I truly was Blessed to have had the opportunity of knowing her. Rest In Peace Ms. Smith. You truly earned your wings.

Willa McNeal

August 12, 2022

Dear family and friends, you have my deepest sympathy and prayers during this time of bereavement. I know that the Lord will comfort and support you as you grieve for this precious saint. Willa McNeal, member Bethel Baptist Church

Mary Graves Chiles

August 12, 2022

Ethel and I worked at the VA for many years and then together on the Nurse's Board and Back Pack Ministry of Trinity Baptist Church. She will truly be missed.

Shirley C. Miller

August 11, 2022

Ethel was a sweet, kind person, a good friend, a helpful co worker, a caring nurse. Our parents knew each other long before we were born; however, our friendship blossomed as we worked together at the VA Hospital in Birmingham. Ethel, I had no idea that when we talked in the spring, that would be our last conversation on this side. Rest in the arms of our Lord now. Farewell. May God grant peace and comfort to the family at this most difficult time. Shirley C. Miller and family

Ellis Jean Tarver-King

August 11, 2022

I have known Ethel since elementary school. We seldom saw each other but when we did there would be a big smile on our faces and a long hugs. She always had a smile when greeted you. Condolences to her entire family and friends. You are truly missed.

Lelia & Billy Fox

August 11, 2022

Ethel was a sweet and loving person. We were neighbors for over 40 years. She will truly be missed. May the Lord wrap his loving arms around the family as they go through the difficult time.

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