Earnestine Smallie Obituary
The memory of Earnestine Smallie (Batesville, Mississippi), who passed away on May 30, 2026 at the age of 64, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Ozell Ford and Cyrus; her grandmother Mary Sanford; and her siblings, Alexander "BoBo" Trantham, Dennis Trantham, James "Peter" Trantham, Bernard Ford, Polly Bennett and Daisy Trantham.
She is survived by: her husband Calvin Smallie; her children, Wesley Jefferson and Jessica Smallie; her grandchildren, Kaliegh Thigpen and Chance Thigpen; her siblings, Dorthy Ford of Chicago, IL, Dixie Ales (Ernest) of Batesville, MS, Eva Newson (Jessie Sr.) of Coldwater, MS, Elias Trantham of Southaven, MS, James Ford Jr. of Chicago, IL and David Ford of Chicago, IL; her stepfather James O. Ford of Chicago, IL; and her friend Karen Scott. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends.
