Memorial service for Susan Jernigan, 56, of Phenix City, Alabama, will be Saturday, October 22, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Liberty United Methodist Church, 341 County Road 92, Abbeville, Alabama 36310, Reverend Steve Nolin will officiate.

Susan Diane Jernigan, daughter of late Mr. Howard Eugene and Mrs. Wanda Mae Klinger Smith, was born on March 22, 1966 in Fort Benning, Georgia. On Saturday, October 8, 2022, Susan peacefully passed away surrounded by her loved ones in Phenix City, Alabama. She is preceded in death by: her parents, Howard and Wanda Smith; and a nephew, William Smith.

Susan leaves to cherish her memory: siblings, Dorothy (Wayne) Herndon, Raymond (Ester) Smith, Douglas Smith, Robin (Tanja) Smith, Nancy Chrisman, Howard Smith and Gary Smith; nephews and nieces, Jason (Tina) Herndon, Jennifer (Pernell) Burford, Jonathan (Mary Catherine) Herndon, Julie Jones, Steven Smith, Matthias Smith, Melanie Mault, Justin Smith, Terry Smith and Nikea Smith; a host of family and friends.

"I am Free"

Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free. I'm following the path God laid for me. I took His hand when I heard Him call. I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day, To laugh, to love, to work or play. Tasks left undone must stay that way. I found that place at the close of day. If my parting has left a void, then fill it with remembered joy. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss, Ah yes, these things I too will miss. Be not burdened with times of sorrow. I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. My life's been full, I've savored much. Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch. Perhaps my time seemed all too brief. Don't lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your heart and share with me... God wanted me now, He set me free.