Mrs. Ocalee Solona Webb Smith, 97, died Feb. 18, 2004. She was
born on August 15, 1906, in Valdosta, Ga., on the family farm built
by her grandfather, Joseph Webb.
Mrs. Ocalee Solona Webb Smith, 97, died Feb. 18, 2004.
She was born on August 15, 1906, in Valdosta, Ga., on the family farm built by her grandfather, Joseph Webb. Grandma Lee moved to Sanford, Fla., when she married. Upon the death of her beloved husband, Talmage, she moved to California to be with her son and family members.
Grandma Lee, a devout Christian, left behind a legacy of love, kindness and compassion. She taught generations of family through example and humility. In today’s world, where expectations are so different, there are many stories of her humility. One story was that of a special Christmas when she received the gifts of an apple and walnuts. How thrilled she was with the gift of one perfect, beautiful apple.
She was preceded in death by beloved family members and friends, her husband, Talmage, and her beloved son Edward. She leaves behind her grandchildren Thomas Smith and wife Pamela of Castro Valley, Katherine Coney and husband Stephen of San Martin and Laurie Sachtleben and husband Glen of Camp Lejeune, N.C.
Her life was blessed with 12 great-grandchildren, nine great-great-grandchildren, daughter-in-law Mary Jane Smith David, brother-in-law Oren Smith, many nephews and nieces Terry and family, and many beloved friends.
Grandma Lee was a devoted and beloved member of the First Baptist Church of Cupertino and the First Baptist Church in Gilroy. She moved in with Grandson Tom and his family who lovingly cared for her. There, she became a member of Missionary Baptist Church in Hayward. Grandma crocheted beautiful quilts for family members; made her granddaughters’ wedding dress and her great, great grandson’s baptismal gown, she taught children to crochet and crocheted for the less fortunate. Her family members and friends will remember Grandma Lee’s smile, and sparkling blue gray eyes and her favorite Bible passage the 23d Psalm. “… Surely, goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
Internment was today at Sky Lawn Memorial Park in San Mateo.
Local arrangements were under the direction of Habing Family Funeral Home.
