Dorcas Smith Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Dorcas Smith of Columbus, Ohio, who passed away at the age of 89, on January 4, 2021. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Dorcas Smith to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, James E and Persis L.; and her siblings, Cordelia Jones, Geraldine Young, James P, Sidney K, Harvey E, Arben "Rudolph" and David S. Ragland, Sr..

She is survived by: her daughters, Rosalind Smith and Stephanie S. Wiley; her siblings, Rev. Raleigh B. Ragland (Estella) and Patricia Fleming; her cousin Wilma Sutton; her nephews, Elder Patrick Appolonio (Celeste) and George Rickman, Jr. (Cynthia); and her daughters, Marsha "Scooter" Tobin, Julie Akin and Marlene Jeter.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Caliman Funeral Services

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January 8, 2021

Deidra Avery wrote a sympathy message

“To Grandma Patricia Fleming and Family-- It is with a heavy heart that we received the news about Dorcas’ passing. She will always hold a special place in our hearts. As we reminisce about Dorcas, we remember her loving spirit, strength, gentleness and kindness. Dorcas was a bright light and the conversations we had with her in church warmed our hearts. She will be greatly missed. Grandma, please know that we love you and send our prayers and deepest condolences. In Christ, Ron & Deidra Avery”