Audrey Smith was called home after a life of fighting in the army of the Lord on October 30, 2023. She has left an indelible
mark on the lives of many through her unwavering faith, boundless compassion, and devotion to the power of prayer.
She was born in Portsmouth, Virginia on May 3, 1935, to William Taylor and Aida Vine. Mother Audrey was not only a
devoted follower of their faith but also a shining example of the profound impact one person's prayers can have on her
family and community. She recognized the power of prayer as a source of strength, solace, and hope for those in need.
She spent a lifetime in selfless service, offering prayers on behalf of family, friends, and even strangers, asking for
healing, guidance, and peace. She stood so strong in her faith that she inspired others to turn and stand by God and use
prayer as their mightiest weapon when seeking everything and nothing at all.
She was preceded in death by her mother and father, her siblings Betty Vines, Calista Johnson, and Eldredge Vine, and
her beloved children Charlie Jenkins, David Jenkins, and Anthony Smith.
To carry on her memory, she has her sister Henretta Thorne and brother Jody Vine, her children Mary “Peaches”
Saunders (Ronnie), Althea “Cill” Scales, Yvonne “Toodie” Powell (Phillip) and Kelvin Cobbs. She was blessed to see her
family grow through her grandchildren including great and great-great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.
While she leaves behind a legacy of love and laughter, her unwavering faith in God and the power of prayers will forever
resonate in the hearts of those she touched. Her life was a testament that prayer can move mountains and change lives.
Though her Earthly mission has been fulfilled, her words will continue to bring comfort and solace to everyone she loves
as she watches down on us from her seat in the kingdom of God.
“Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need and thank him for all he has done.
Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand.” – Philippians 4:6-7 (NLT)
