Edna Evelyn Smith “Nanny” age 87 of Okeechobee, Florida passed away peacefully at her home on Monday January 1st, 2024. Edna was born on August 24th, 1936, in Buchanan County Virginia and was the daughter of the late Jonah Junior Duty and Martha Taylor Duty.
She enjoyed making fishing jigs, but most enjoyed being with her family.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, George Smith “Jigger George”.
Edna is survived by her son, Marty Smith and daughter, Sherri Moon, Grandchildren, Ashley (Paul) Seppi and Kyle Moon, Great-grandchildren, Lilianna Moon and Skyler Seppi. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
A visitation and service for family and friends will be held on Wednesday, January 10th, 2024, from 11:00 am to 1:oo pm with a Funeral Service at 12:00 pm with Rick Braswell officiating at the Boyd-Panciera Family Funeral Care, University Drive Chapel located at 1600 N. University Drive, Pembroke Pines, FL 33024.
Entombment will follow at 2:00 pm Lauderdale Memorial Park, 2001 SW 4th Avenue, Ft Lauderdale, FL 33315.
Family and friends will be serving as the pallbearers.
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Shirley Tuggle
January 5, 2024, 9:05 pm
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. The “red heads”are together in heaven with their loved ones. I know Boone is teasing to know end. May God give you strength.
XOXO
Shirley Tuggle
Lori Griffin
January 5, 2024, 9:55 pm
My Heart is Broken Edna was like a Mother to me. Sherri and I have been Best Friends since 3rd Grade..
We were always together, so when Sherri got in Trouble I was in trouble Too! We knew that Look! Edna and George used to Relax in there sitting chair’s outside, and here we’d come..Sherri and I used to do Cartwheels and Backflips, Backbends in front of them, sometimes for hours, We would Lookup and see them looking Over Us, We’d Yell..” Look at us!” As we Continued to Flip Flop in Front of Them!😂They would just Smile. When Sherri couldn’t come out to Play, I was Knocking on the Door every few minutes, until she called Sherri to go play. When I’d ask Edna if Sherri could spend the Night with me( it was a Relay)..Go ask Your Dad, then Go ask Your Mom..It was Back and Forth Many Time’s ( Relay) before they said ” Yes!” You Never saw Two Little girls pack so Fast!!!😂 I remember, we would have to be in the house before the Street lights came on, we would see Edna and George still sitting outside, and knew they would tell Sherri it was time to go in, but we knew we had alittle more time..so we’d walk around a different Block so they couldn’tsee us, and was still inside the house before the lights came on. Edna, was a Second Mom to Me, and Other’s in our neighborhood, we were all raised together and very Close. I Love You Enda with all my Heart, I will Always Remember and Cherish the Memories I had with You Growing up. . May You Rest In Peace.❤🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Abundance of Love, Lori
Robin Kirby
January 7, 2024, 5:12 pm
My heart goes out to Edna’s son Marty & daughter Sherri and also all of her close family members. My Aunt Edna “Nanny” was a very special lady to so many people. Especially, to the love of her life – George Thomas Smith. I know she missed him dearly and I will take comfort in knowing they are finally together again. Edna was one of 10 siblings and she was the last of all her “Duty” sisters & brothers to pass away. I know they are all happy together again and looking down on us. She was a strong, caring, selfless woman who would do anything to help those she loved. Even though she had health issues of her own, she welcomed her sister Margie to come live with her and she along with Sherri & Marty helped take care of Margie until she recently returned to Virginia. Margie passed away on October 28, 2023. This was just one example of Edna’s kind heart and how she always put others first. Words can’t express how much she meant to me. Her passing has left a void in my heart that nobody could ever fill. Edna and my mom Ruby were very close. Since my mom passed away in 2009, Edna has been my 2nd mom. I will miss going to visit her in Okeechobee and sitting with her for hours while we talk. I will always cherish our memories. I loved her with all my heart and I hope she is finally at peace with all of her family surrounding her with love. Someday we will all be together again. Until then, my sweet Nanny, you’ll be my 2nd guardian angel. You’re forever in my heart!
Sherri Moon
January 7, 2024, 8:00 pm
My world is shattered and broken…my heart is happy you did not suffer and God brought you home to be with dad and loved ones peacefully…I love you mom
Your daughter Sherri Moon❤️🙏🏼
Marty
January 9, 2024, 2:11 am
I loved my mom very much and I will miss her dearly. Monday night wrestling will never be the same. I’m glad you are now together with dad.
Love your son Marty Smith
Curtis Smith
January 9, 2024, 3:18 am
My deepest sympathy and condolences to my Cousin’s Marty and Sister Sherry also to the grand/great children ❤️ Aunt Edna was always a sweet kind person to me she and Uncle Thomas always treated me with most respect even as a long haired hippie sort…😂 Nothing but Love in my heart ❤️
And May God comfort your hearts in knowing that time will pass like a blink of the eye until we meet again as if there were no separation at all . 🙌🏻 Praise the Lord for the blessed moments & memories we have on this earth with our loved ones and to hold faith in the future celebration of our next reunions together with our Heavenly Father planing the ceremony 🥰 God Bless
Julie Wazinek
January 9, 2024, 12:58 pm
My heart goes out to Sherri and Marty and everyone in this hard time right now, Edna will be so Missed by so many . We thank you Lord for taking her peacefully. I Love you Aunt Edna. Love Julie
Virginia Derry
January 9, 2024, 4:10 pm
My sweet dear friend,Sheri! My heart and prayers are with you and your family with the loss of your mother. I know you were close and how much you loved her. God truly gained an angel. I remember when you and I began working together many years ago. I always admired you for how much you loved your family and we’re always there for them. When I had the chance to meet your mom I instantly had a true heart felt connection for her. She was so welcoming, sweet and kind. Such a beautiful lady. I always enjoyed my visits at her house. I know when we talk or see each other I will always think of your mom. For sure she is with your dad. They had an amazing love for each other. Know without a doubt they are with our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. I love you Sherri and I cherish our friendship. Please know I am here for you if you need me. God Bless you and your family!♥️♥️🙏🙏
Kyle
January 9, 2024, 6:00 pm
Nanny I love you and will miss you very much you are the best Nanny I could ask for happy you will be with papaw
Love you Kyle Moon
Brenda Mitchell
January 9, 2024, 10:29 pm
I am sorry to hear of the passing of Edna. She will be dearly missed. Edna was very devoted to her family. Most times I would go to her house with Sherri she would be in the kitchen cooking a meal she put her whole heart into. She was always kind to me and my children. May here memory live on in love and may she rest in peace.
Travis Gwaltney
January 9, 2024, 10:33 pm
Ms Edna made the best grilled cheese sandwich. Kyle and I loved her grilled cheese sandwich as much as she loved her wrestling. Her door was always open to me anytime day or night. She would treat me as one of her own anytime I would go to her house with Kyle. I will never forget Nanny Edna
Sheila
January 10, 2024, 1:24 am
My condolence to Sherri, Marty, the grandchildren and great grandchildren Prayers for God, strength and comfort to all !
Sheila Welch ~~
Zankovitch Family
January 10, 2024, 7:10 pm
My deepest sympathy goes out Sherri and Marty Edna was a great lady and we will miss her I wish we had a chance to see her before God took her home but she is with Thomas now I love her and miss both of them rest in peace we love you Zankovitch family