Mary Smith Obituary (2022)

Mary Ola Smith, 62, of Norwalk, Connecticut entered eternal rest on Friday, December 9, 2022. Mary was born on January 3, 1960, in Miami, Florida to the late Mamie and Arnett Franklin, Sr. Mary was a lifelong resident of Norwalk, CT, and received her education through the Norwalk Public School system. She worked for many years at Stop & Shop and Nortons. She was an active member of Grace Mercy & Peace Ministries. Mary loved spending time in the kitchen, creating delicious meals for her family. She was known for her famous potato salad, stuffing, and banana pudding. She had a passion for plants and gardening. Mary loved her family dearly. Her family was the light of her life and her relationship with her brother and sisters was cherished. She was an amazing aunt, cousin, sister, and friend. She touched the lives of so many people, she will truly be missed and will never, ever be forgotten. Mary leaves to cherish in her memory, honorary son Anthony Franklin, sisters Lucille Glenn and Diane Lillieann Franklin; nieces, Taka Ragin, Dametra Arrington (Kenyata), and Ashley Franklin; nephews, Marlon Glenn (Latarish), Michael Glenn (LaJoy), Donald Moore, Jr.; aunts Mary Marrow and Janie Scott; uncle Ernest Fulton; goddaughter Alison Trusty; and a host of cousins, great nieces, nephews, and friends. Mary was predeceased by her infant son; parents Mamie and Arnett Franklin, Sr.; siblings, Arnett Franklin, Jr, Arlether Franklin, and Denise Moore; niece, Adrienne Bullock; and grandmother Peggy Fulton. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at 11:00 AM, Baker Funeral Services, 84 South Main Street, Norwalk, CT. Family will receive friends from 10:00 AM until time of service at the chapel. Interment will take place at Norwalk Union Cemetery, Ward Street, Norwalk, CT. Visitation Wednesday, December 14, 2022 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Baker Funeral Services 84 South Main Street Norwalk, Connecticut 06854 Funeral Service Wednesday, December 14, 2022 11:00 AM Baker Funeral Services 84 South Main Street Norwalk, Connecticut 06854 Interment Wednesday, December 14, 2022 12:30 PM Norwalk Union Cemetery Ward Street Norwalk, CT 06851