[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 51 (Thursday, March 18, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E270]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    TRIBUTE TO MRS. LOTTIE MAE SMITH

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                          HON. DANNY K. DAVIS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 18, 2021

  Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speaker, I rise to pay tribute 
to Mrs. Lottie Mae Smith, a lover of children, an outstanding resident, 
and a true Christian spirit. Mrs. Smith was born in Lake Village, 
Arkansas, a few miles from where I was born, raised and grew up. Mrs. 
Smith like many others who grew up in rural Southeast, Arkansas 
migrated to Chicago, Illinois seeking a better life. Mrs. Smith 
confessed Christ at an early age in Lake Village where she was a member 
of the Woodson Temple Church. Once in Chicago she united with True Vine 
Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend C.L. Cavers 
where she served on the Mother's Board and the Pastor's Aide Ministry. 
She initially worked as a Cashier at Market Basket Super Market but 
because of her love for children she switched careers and worked as a 
Nanny for the rest of her career until retirement. Lottie was a loving 
wife, mother, and friend. She married the love of her life Chuck Smith 
in 1972 and they were inseparable. She leaves to mourn her daughters 
Loretta K. Brady, Jovanda Schafrik and Charlene Markham and Godson 
Larry Young, a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends.

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