Maggie Mae Smith-Abebrese,75, of Bloomfield, entered internal peace on April 16, 2022, surrounded by her loving family members. Maggie, one of nine children was born December 12,1946, in Eufaula, Alabama to the late Johnny Lee and Mary-Anna Smith. Maggie would later relocate to New Haven, CT, Hartford, CT, and finally settling in Bloomfield, CT.
While living in New Haven, Maggie was employed at Yale New Haven University and after moving to Hartford, The Institute of Living. After her time at The Institute of Living, Maggie decided to pursue a career in the medical field. She successfully obtained her certification as a Nursing Assistant, and was employed at Avon Health Care Center, and retired after many years of service.
Maggie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend. Maggie was also a mentor, and confidant to many. She will fondly be remembered by those who knew her as a woman of character, integrity, wisdom, and conviction. Whenever possible she made sure to lend an ear or simply an encouraging word to those who needed it. Maggie had a heart that was full of love, generosity, patience and understanding. She genuinely embraced making memories with her family that would last a lifetime. One of which included the family's routine visit to the local buffets after Sunday church services, specifically, Ponderosa, Old Country Buffet, and Hometown Buffet.
Maggie had a passion and commitment for taking care of children and this was greatly demonstrated by not only raising her own children, but through caring for her grandchildren and others in the community. This was also evident as she owned and operated Maggie's Day Care for many years, something which she was extremely proud of.
Maggie had a close and personal relationship with her Lord and Savior. She was a devoted member of Christ Church of Deliverance for over forty years, under the leadership of Bishop Fredrick Jackson and the late Suffragan Bishop Andrew Clancy. She served dutifully on the Baptism Committee as well as the Missionary Choir. Whenever possible, Maggie enjoyed watching some of her favorite tv shows, and listening to some of her favorite gospel music. One of her all-time favorites was " I won't complain".
The passing of Maggie will leave a permanent ache in the hearts of those who knew and loved her. Maggie leaves to cherish her memories, Her loving husband of over 30 years David Adjekum-Abebrese, birth daughter Rosa Hill-Asberry(Glen), children Michael Smith, Kelvin Smith, Kyle Pitts, Tiffany Smith-Chisholm(John), Darwin Jackson, Destiny Hamilton Christian Abebrese, and Malachi Abebrese and two bonus children, Billy and Kenneth Hamilton, 6 step children in London, England and Ghana Africa. Grandchildren, Viage, Isaac, Jordan J., Jordan T, Kimora, Deyana, Cora, Ameer, De'Mya, Job, Kenya. Siblings, two brothers: Clarence Smith(Virginia) New Haven, CT, Johnny Lee-Smith(Helen), Windsor, CT and one Sister Mary Smith-Turner East Windsor CT and Host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives
She was preceded in death by son Oscar Hill, sister: Louise Welbourn, Jannie Calloway, Evergreen Smith, Emma Atkins, Irene Robinson, and one Brother Willie Decree.
While living in New Haven, Maggie was employed at Yale New Haven University and after moving to Hartford, The Institute of Living. After her time at The Institute of Living, Maggie decided to pursue a career in the medical field. She successfully obtained her certification as a Nursing Assistant, and was employed at Avon Health Care Center, and retired after many years of service.
Maggie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend. Maggie was also a mentor, and confidant to many. She will fondly be remembered by those who knew her as a woman of character, integrity, wisdom, and conviction. Whenever possible she made sure to lend an ear or simply an encouraging word to those who needed it. Maggie had a heart that was full of love, generosity, patience and understanding. She genuinely embraced making memories with her family that would last a lifetime. One of which included the family's routine visit to the local buffets after Sunday church services, specifically, Ponderosa, Old Country Buffet, and Hometown Buffet.
Maggie had a passion and commitment for taking care of children and this was greatly demonstrated by not only raising her own children, but through caring for her grandchildren and others in the community. This was also evident as she owned and operated Maggie's Day Care for many years, something which she was extremely proud of.
Maggie had a close and personal relationship with her Lord and Savior. She was a devoted member of Christ Church of Deliverance for over forty years, under the leadership of Bishop Fredrick Jackson and the late Suffragan Bishop Andrew Clancy. She served dutifully on the Baptism Committee as well as the Missionary Choir. Whenever possible, Maggie enjoyed watching some of her favorite tv shows, and listening to some of her favorite gospel music. One of her all-time favorites was " I won't complain".
The passing of Maggie will leave a permanent ache in the hearts of those who knew and loved her. Maggie leaves to cherish her memories, Her loving husband of over 30 years David Adjekum-Abebrese, birth daughter Rosa Hill-Asberry(Glen), children Michael Smith, Kelvin Smith, Kyle Pitts, Tiffany Smith-Chisholm(John), Darwin Jackson, Destiny Hamilton Christian Abebrese, and Malachi Abebrese and two bonus children, Billy and Kenneth Hamilton, 6 step children in London, England and Ghana Africa. Grandchildren, Viage, Isaac, Jordan J., Jordan T, Kimora, Deyana, Cora, Ameer, De'Mya, Job, Kenya. Siblings, two brothers: Clarence Smith(Virginia) New Haven, CT, Johnny Lee-Smith(Helen), Windsor, CT and one Sister Mary Smith-Turner East Windsor CT and Host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives
She was preceded in death by son Oscar Hill, sister: Louise Welbourn, Jannie Calloway, Evergreen Smith, Emma Atkins, Irene Robinson, and one Brother Willie Decree.
Maggie Mae Smith-Abebrese,75, of Bloomfield, entered internal peace on April 16, 2022, surrounded by her loving family members. Maggie, one of nine children was born December 12,1946, in Eufaula, Alabama to the late Johnny Lee and Mary-Anna Smith. Maggie would later relocate to New Haven, CT, Hartford, CT, and finally settling in Bloomfield, CT.
While living in New Haven, Maggie was employed at Yale New Haven University and after moving to Hartford, The Institute of Living. After her time at The Institute of Living, Maggie decided to pursue a career in the medical field. She successfully obtained her certification as a Nursing Assistant, and was employed at Avon Health Care Center, and retired after many years of service.
Maggie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend. Maggie was also a mentor, and confidant to many. She will fondly be remembered by those who knew her as a woman of character, integrity, wisdom, and conviction. Whenever possible she made sure to lend an ear or simply an encouraging word to those who needed it. Maggie had a heart that was full of love, generosity, patience and understanding. She genuinely embraced making memories with her family that would last a lifetime. One of which included the family's routine visit to the local buffets after Sunday church services, specifically, Ponderosa, Old Country Buffet, and Hometown Buffet.
Maggie had a passion and commitment for taking care of children and this was greatly demonstrated by not only raising her own children, but through caring for her grandchildren and others in the community. This was also evident as she owned and operated Maggie's Day Care for many years, something which she was extremely proud of.
Maggie had a close and personal relationship with her Lord and Savior. She was a devoted member of Christ Church of Deliverance for over forty years, under the leadership of Bishop Fredrick Jackson and the late Suffragan Bishop Andrew Clancy. She served dutifully on the Baptism Committee as well as the Missionary Choir. Whenever possible, Maggie enjoyed watching some of her favorite tv shows, and listening to some of her favorite gospel music. One of her all-time favorites was " I won't complain".
The passing of Maggie will leave a permanent ache in the hearts of those who knew and loved her. Maggie leaves to cherish her memories, Her loving husband of over 30 years David Adjekum-Abebrese, birth daughter Rosa Hill-Asberry(Glen), children Michael Smith, Kelvin Smith, Kyle Pitts, Tiffany Smith-Chisholm(John), Darwin Jackson, Destiny Hamilton Christian Abebrese, and Malachi Abebrese and two bonus children, Billy and Kenneth Hamilton, 6 step children in London, England and Ghana Africa. Grandchildren, Viage, Isaac, Jordan J., Jordan T, Kimora, Deyana, Cora, Ameer, De'Mya, Job, Kenya. Siblings, two brothers: Clarence Smith(Virginia) New Haven, CT, Johnny Lee-Smith(Helen), Windsor, CT and one Sister Mary Smith-Turner East Windsor CT and Host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives
She was preceded in death by son Oscar Hill, sister: Louise Welbourn, Jannie Calloway, Evergreen Smith, Emma Atkins, Irene Robinson, and one Brother Willie Decree.
While living in New Haven, Maggie was employed at Yale New Haven University and after moving to Hartford, The Institute of Living. After her time at The Institute of Living, Maggie decided to pursue a career in the medical field. She successfully obtained her certification as a Nursing Assistant, and was employed at Avon Health Care Center, and retired after many years of service.
Maggie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend. Maggie was also a mentor, and confidant to many. She will fondly be remembered by those who knew her as a woman of character, integrity, wisdom, and conviction. Whenever possible she made sure to lend an ear or simply an encouraging word to those who needed it. Maggie had a heart that was full of love, generosity, patience and understanding. She genuinely embraced making memories with her family that would last a lifetime. One of which included the family's routine visit to the local buffets after Sunday church services, specifically, Ponderosa, Old Country Buffet, and Hometown Buffet.
Maggie had a passion and commitment for taking care of children and this was greatly demonstrated by not only raising her own children, but through caring for her grandchildren and others in the community. This was also evident as she owned and operated Maggie's Day Care for many years, something which she was extremely proud of.
Maggie had a close and personal relationship with her Lord and Savior. She was a devoted member of Christ Church of Deliverance for over forty years, under the leadership of Bishop Fredrick Jackson and the late Suffragan Bishop Andrew Clancy. She served dutifully on the Baptism Committee as well as the Missionary Choir. Whenever possible, Maggie enjoyed watching some of her favorite tv shows, and listening to some of her favorite gospel music. One of her all-time favorites was " I won't complain".
The passing of Maggie will leave a permanent ache in the hearts of those who knew and loved her. Maggie leaves to cherish her memories, Her loving husband of over 30 years David Adjekum-Abebrese, birth daughter Rosa Hill-Asberry(Glen), children Michael Smith, Kelvin Smith, Kyle Pitts, Tiffany Smith-Chisholm(John), Darwin Jackson, Destiny Hamilton Christian Abebrese, and Malachi Abebrese and two bonus children, Billy and Kenneth Hamilton, 6 step children in London, England and Ghana Africa. Grandchildren, Viage, Isaac, Jordan J., Jordan T, Kimora, Deyana, Cora, Ameer, De'Mya, Job, Kenya. Siblings, two brothers: Clarence Smith(Virginia) New Haven, CT, Johnny Lee-Smith(Helen), Windsor, CT and one Sister Mary Smith-Turner East Windsor CT and Host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives
She was preceded in death by son Oscar Hill, sister: Louise Welbourn, Jannie Calloway, Evergreen Smith, Emma Atkins, Irene Robinson, and one Brother Willie Decree.
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