Ernestine Gordon

God Saw You Getting Tired

God saw you getting 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
and saw you pass away
and although we love you dearly
we could not make you stay.

A golden heart stopped beating
hard working hands at rest.
God broke our hearts to prove to us
He only takes the best

A Time to Be Born:

Ernestine Gordon Smith was born on February 26th, 1954, in Reidsville, Georgia, to the late Mr J.C. and Jannie Lou Smith.

A Time to Mourn:

On January 9th,2022 at 5:40 am, Ernestine Gordon, “Our Everything”, transitioned this life here on Earth to her Heavenly home. She found comfort during the end of this world leading towards the beginning of her next, reading Psalms 32:8(“I will give you insight and instruct you in the way you should go. I will give you advice with my eye upon you.”)

Ernestine was a loving Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Niece, Auntie, Cousin and Friend to all that knew her. Her love was infectious…. The love she had for others was truly unmatched.

Ernestine is survived by her Fiancée Roberto Robinson and two Sons, Rodney Jerome Stevens Sr (Wife: Nicole Diaz Stevens). and Willie B Gordon Jr.(Wife: Felisha Gordon),and daughter Shenekia Merit(Husband: Frederick Reeves)and her Grandchildren, Rodney Stevens Jr, Kyerra Gordon, Willissia Gordon, Rodnisha Stevens, Rodney Stevens III,Tymes Perry,Xavier Gordon,Dallas Wright, Stanmeisha Banner,Jaruvarious Argrett,and Brothers, Jimmy C Smith Sr.(Deceased,Betty Smith)Jerry Smith(Wife:Darya Smith) Fred Smith(Cheryl)Thurman Smith,Gary Smith(Betty) James Smith(Bertha)Godbrother,Lee Bell (Renee)and Sisters,Barbara Ingram(Bobbie),Vonya Smith, Deanine Johnson(James),Jeanine Smith, Carolyn Blackshear,  Smith, Belated Brothers, Irving Smith, Glenn Smith, David Smith,and Belated Sisters, Francis Smith and many amazing nieces, cousins, nephews , wonderful Friends, and those who always called her Momma.

A Time to Learn:

Ernestine attended school in Fort Pierce Central and graduated from Indian River Community College. She spent her years as a Dietician and worked many years for Fort Pierce Care, ALPI Headstart and Eastern Manor.

A Time to Love: Ernestine was engaged to marry Roberto Robinson and they had been together for 12 years.

A Time to Live:

Ernestine spent many years hosting Family gatherings with her world famous cooking..The hours she spent talking her loved ones thru how to make the “Dressing” will be forever remembered. She had a passion for Fishing with her family and spent many days out on the creek with her Sons. One of her closest Friends said "May the work that Ernestine has done speak for who she was”. Ernestine taught all she touched how to have things in order in their lives and to love and be there for eachother. She loved, lived, laughed, cried and fought her fight until the very end as a Beautiful “Strong” Woman does. We will forever love her, remember her and celebrate all the days of her life.

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