Birth date: Nov 24, 1930 Death date: Nov 18, 2025
Joanne Ruth (Erickson) Smith, age 94, of Lakeland, Florida, entered the presence of her Lord on November 18, 2025. She was born on November 24, 1930, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Gust Karl Erickson and Ida Grace (Glasgow) Sle Read Obituary
It was truly a pleasure taking care of Mrs.Joanne, she was truly a beautiful spirit. I will miss us laughing and singing together. Sleep in peace sweet angel you will truly be missed.
~Shannon~
To my dear Mother,
Your enduring love for your family and your faith in Jesus Christ have been the firm rock that you stood upon for almost 70 years. Your faithfulness in these areas, and your consistent joy have marked and shaped my life in so many ways. I thank the LORD for you and I trust Him to keep you well until we are reunited together in heaven.
Of the many songs that continue to ring in my heart, Overshadowed and He Leadeth Me seem to continue on an eternal 'repeat' mode!
I will continue to sing and keep your songs and your voice alive, until I can hear you sing these again in the glory of heaven.
Love, Ruthie xxoo
Overshadowed- (H. A. Ironside)
How desolate my life would be,
How dark and dreary my nights and days,
If Jesus' face I did not see,
To brighten all earth's weary ways
I'm overshadowed by His mighty love
Love eternal, changeless pure.
Overshadowed by His mighty love
Rest is mine, serene, secure.
He died to ransom me from sin,
He lives to keep me day by day,
I'm overshadowed by his mighty love,
Love that brightens all my way.
He Leadeth Me - (Joseph H, Gilmore)
He Leadeth me, O blessed thought!
O words with heavenly comfort fraught!
Whate'er I do, where'er I be,
still 'tis God's hand that leadeth me.
He leadeth me, he leadeth me;
by his own hand he leadeth me:
his faithful follower I would be,
for by his hand he leadeth me.
Such an Amazing & Beautiful Lady full of Love & Kindness. I remember her picking Ruthie & I up from Awanas always encouraging us and I would love when she prayed. Very Blessed Fond Memories I will Cherish Always. My Deepest Heartfelt condolences to you All. Her Beautiful Soul I will remember. God Bless & Healing. Rest in Peace Angel.
Tammy Rumberger
