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Annie Martha Smith

1996 - 2016

BORN

1996

DIED

2016

Annie Smith Obituary

Name: Memorial service for Annie Martha Smith
Start: 2016-08-20T23:00:00.000Z
Location: Lion's Den

Annie Martha Smith, born March 15th 1996 passed away on August 9, 2016 at the age of 20 years old. She is survived by her loving mother Karen Joy Smith; siblings Ross, Stephen, James, Natalie, Mitchell, Vanessa, Joni, Robert, Rebecca; biological mother Dea and sister Tananda; 20+ nieces & nephews, and numerous others whom loved her dearly.

Annie was a joyful soul, her frequency for smiling only outnumbered by her daily change in wardrobe. She was very fond of conversation; and one could say she mastered the art of small talk before she was even out of diapers. She loved all things pink and extremely high heels. As a child she participated in Awana, Champion camp, Durango Youth Soccer, and many activities at Cross Bar X youth camp. She was raised in the church and spent many years participating in various bible study groups.

Annie earned her C.N.A license (Certified Nursing Assistant) at just 16 years old. She would go on to spend the next 4 years serving the community in that facet. She enjoyed working with the elderly and the sense of purpose it provided.

The transition from childhood to adulthood is never an easy one, and Annie's proved more difficult than most. It's rare one escapes life without spending some time in dark places, and while most eventually escape, Annie's struggle offered no redemption. Annie's life ended due to drug overdose. We pray the honesty surrounding Annie's death will serve to deter those with struggles of this nature.

A memorial service will be held at the Lion's Den (overlooking Durango) on Saturday August 20th at 5:00 PM, everyone is invited. A Facebook page titled Annie Smith Memorial has been created, all are welcome to participate in sharing memories, words, and photos.

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Published by The Durango Herald on Aug. 17, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Annie Smith

15 Entries

Kassie Siemers

August 30, 2016

I worked with Annie at Cottonwood..she was a lot of fun...lots of laughs...rest in peace Annie...

Kip Rob

August 24, 2016

I am deeply saddened by the loss. I worked with Annie, joked and even brought me Colombian Coffee bean. May your soul rest in peace.

Trish Corman

August 20, 2016

Sending my love and prayers to your beautiful family. I'm sorry I won't be there today to celebrate sweet Annie. I met you all at Bible study and looked forward too seeing the girls and hearing them share and read God's word. Annie was sweet and bubbly, she'll be missed. I will keep your family in my prayers. Love and hugs, Trish

Casie McAteer

August 19, 2016

My heart is broken. I worked with Annie a few times. She was precious and right away we talked as if we had known each other a long time. She told me she wanted to go on to her RN. She was so sweet and kind to the patients. She was full of great energy and that kind of energy lives on forever.

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August 19, 2016

Our sorrow and prayers are with you at this time and we do remember Annie's smile and the way she valued her nursing home work

Sincerely,

Jeff, Jewel, and children

Sheri Swilling

August 19, 2016

Dear Karen and family,
You're in my heart and in my prayers, and Annie's smile will remain in my memory. We love you.
Hugs and blessings,
Sheri and Michael

August 19, 2016

We are so sad to see someone so young with so much promise in her life pass away. So sorry for your loss. Gonzalo, Joan and Ben

Virginia Miller-Cavanagh

August 19, 2016

Annie helped take care of my husband, Greg, at Cottonwood. Her zest for life and exuberance filled his room when she entered. I am saddened her energy has left this life but pray Greg and Annie's spirits connect in the next. God bless her soul.

August 18, 2016

We are so very saddened and sorry for your great loss.
-Triston & Jaya Dyer

Mariah Evans

August 17, 2016

This really hit me hard when I saw this. Annie was a good friend of mine, and it hurt me to see that she;d gone so soon. She will be missed and her family will be in my prayers.

Jill Coddington

August 17, 2016

I am so saddened to read about Annie. She was such a friendly and helpful young lady to me when I was President of Blue Star Mothers. She always was at our parades and willing to help with anything I needed help with. I hope she is at peace now. She is certainly gone way too soon . Sending much love to Karen and the family. My prayers are with you.

Joy Larson

August 17, 2016

I remember her smile first and foremost! I was aware of her journey into the drug scene and was heartbroken to hear of her passing! And even though we no longer have an earthly hope that she will be victorious over drugs... We have an eternal hope! She is at perfect peace and will never struggle again! For those left behind... Let's reach out to God and others when we need help to overcome difficulty AND to Annie's family... We love you and grieve with you!!! I will continue to pray for you as you walk through this difficult time!!

Amberly Boone

August 17, 2016

I'm sorry for you lost and prays for your family..

Linny Saunders

August 17, 2016

Annie's joy for life exuded her from every pore...I am so grateful I knew her! She was a beautiful young woman!

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