Mary Smart 's Obituary
Mary Thompson Smart, age 88 of Mableton passed away peacefully on March 13, 2020.
Mary was a member of Mt. Harmony Baptist Church for 65 years. There she was a soloist and sang in the Sanctuary Choir. She taught the Junior Sunday School for more than 20 years. Later, she was a member of the Faith Class.
Mary graduated second in her class as an R.N. from Georgia Baptist School of Nursing in 1953. She worked for Dr. Bedford Davis, a highly regarded thoracic surgeon in Atlanta for 40 years. She was Dr. Davis’ nurse when he and other doctors performed the first open-heart surgery in the State of Georgia. She also assisted him in implanting the first pacemaker in Georgia.
Mary was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Bill Smart and her brother Guilford Thompson. She is survived by her son, Jeff Smart of Mableton; daughter, Carol Smart and son-in-law, Tom Fleming of Mableton; and nephew, Sam Thompson and wife, Irene of New Port Richey, FL. Mary deeply loved her family, including a few granddogs. She truly loved her patients, her friends, her church, and her Lord.
A Graveside Service will be held Tuesday, March 17, 2:00 PM at Mt. Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery with Dr. Randal Whitten officiating. Friends and family are very welcome to join the family at the graveside.
It is understandable if anyone wishes to wait and attend the Celebration of Mary’s Life which will be held at a later date at Mt. Harmony Baptist Church when we can hug each other.
The family is profoundly grateful to the faithful staff of Delmar Gardens that lovingly cared for Mary in her last years. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Mary’s name to Mt. Harmony Baptist Church. 561 Veterans Memorial Hwy SW, Mableton, GA 30126.
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