Carmella Smallwood

December 1, 1932 - February 6, 2022

Retired Lieutenant Colonel, National Police Force, Republic of Liberia Widow, Mother, Sister, Aunt, Niece, Cousin, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and Friend. Sunrise: December 1,1932 Sunset: February 6, 2022 God saw that you were tired and a cure was not to be. So, he put his arms around you and whispered "Come to me." With tearful eyes we watched you suffer and saw you fade away. Although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands to rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, he only takes the best. The Smallwood, Bishop, Pierre, Harris, Evans and Sancea families regretfully announce the call from labor to rest of our dearly beloved, Mrs. Carmella Upton Bishop Smallwood aka Lady Newport. Lady Newport was pre-deceased by her parents, James T. Bishop and Florida B. Evans, her husband E. Winfred Smallwood Sr. Retired Associate Justice, RL, her sons, George H. Pierre and E. Winfred Smallwood Jr. Her siblings, Tryphena Johnson Ricks and Aldrich W. Cooper. Her Maternal and Paternal Aunts, S. Leah Evans and Ella Bishop Sharpe and her favorite Uncle, Christian Bishop. She leaves to cherish her memories, her sister Facia Bishop, her children, grandchildren , in-laws, cousins, great grandchildren and a host of other relatives. Our mother was a mother to every child she encountered. She was sweet, kind, warm and loving. Mom never met a stranger. We have all gained and angel. "Rest in peace My Boogie Boo, until we meet again." ( Carmel Smallwood, daughter of the deceased). Funeral services are as follows: Wake Keeping: Friday March 11,2022 6PM-9:30 PM West Cobb Funeral Home And Crematory 2480 Macland Road Marietta, Georgia 30064 Funeral Rites: Saturday March 12,2022 10AM-1PM Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 1578 Cunningham Rd. SW Marietta, GA 30009 Interment: Saturday March 12,2022 Cheatham Hill Memorial Park 1861 Dallas Hwy Marietta, GA 30064 Zoom Broadcast and Streaming for Services Are As Follows: Wake: www.westcobbfuneralhome.com Select Obituaries and Select Carmella Smallwood, You will be prompted to the live streaming. Funeral Zoom: 1. (Easiest) - Click Direct 2. Go to Zoom.us website. Click 'Join A Meeting'. Enter Meeting ID: 82009058894. Password: Marietta 3. Phone only (no Video): (312)626-6799, Meeting ID:82009058894, Password: 426129. Contributions and Gifts CashApp, $CarmelSmallwood Zelle 678-428-8705 Hotel Information: Wyndham Garden Marietta Atlanta North 455 Franklin Gateway SE Marietta, GA 30067 Tel: 770-425-9977 Cut off date: 3-05-2022 Please request the "Smallwood Memorial Block" Sonesta Select Atlanta Cumberland 3000 Cumberland Blvd SE Atlanta, GA 30339 Reservations Tel: 1800-766-3782 Wyndham Garden Atlanta Galleria Hotel Capital Building 255 East East Paces Ferry Rd NE Atlanta, GA 30305 Tel: 678-813-1915 Please request the "Smallwood Memorial Block" ALL COVID-19 GUIDELINES Will BE OBSERVED. THE CHURCH REQUIRES THAT EVERYONE IN ATTENDANCE WEARS A MASK THROUGH OUT THE SERVICE Contact: Carmel Smallwood Cell: 678-428-8705