Orea Elizabeth Sweeting-Smith

Orea Elizabeth Sweeting-Smith Age 67 Years of Domingo Heights, 
completed her life of service at the Princess Margaret Hospital on 
Thursday, October 27, 2016.

Orea was born on Sunday, June 12, 1949. The first daughter of Roston and Beaulah Sweeting 
of Rose Dale Street, Rolle Avenue. She started her early education at Our Lady's Catholic School, 
and then on to Aquinas College.

Orea met the love of her life Hubert W Smith Jr. at the Quintine Alley Church of God. 
She later married Hubert on Sunday, December 21, 1969 at Lincoln Boulevard Church 
of God. As a wife she loved her husband dearly, she affectionately called him "Junior': 
She became his first Carpenter apprentice, learning the tools of the trade. Out of this trade 
she helped to construct their dwelling home of which they reside.

While Hubert was employed at the Mednet Group of Companies, she further 
became an integral part of his employment, also assisting with the ground keeping. 
When Hubert lost his Sight, due to Diabetes she became his everything up until her
demise. This union produced two children, Hubert Whitney Smith III and 
Oreinthia Smith-Ferguson. She loved her children dearly but with a strong arm of discipline. 
She was an excellent mother, friend and true confident.

She was an excellent cook, who loved preparing scrumptious meals for her family. 
She had an unwavering faith in God which she instilled in her children. She taught 
her children by example in every situation. She always encouraged her children to 
pursue their dreams and there was nothing they could not achieve.

Orea's Professional career spanned over 40 years in the Public Service. 
During her career she was deployed to various Ministries including the 
Bahamas Immigration Department, The Boys Industrial School, The 
Department of Social Services, and most recently at the Early Childhood 
Development Centre from which she retired.

Orea understood that her Christian life demanded that she be more than a 
regular church attendee. Her priority was building up the Kingdom of God 
here on earth. She worked tirelessly and diligently along with her husband 
in all areas of ministry including the Youth Ministry at the Southland Church 
of God for more than 10 years. Orea was also honored with her husband at the 
National level for their contributions to the National work in the Church of God. 
She truly exemplified the Proverbs 31 woman.

She continued her ministerial journey where she transitioned to Christian Life Church. 
There she was actively involved in the Women's Ministry, Sunday school and Prayer Ministry. 
Her passion was transparent as she was unashamedly seen worshipping God through Song and 
Dance especially using the tambourine. Orea was actively involved in her community, where she 
visited the sick and shut in. She consistently prayed, provided spiritual counselling and monetary 
gifts to those in need.

Orea fought a good fight, she finished her course and she kept the faith. On Thursday, October 27, 
2016 she went home to reap her reward and hear her Heavenly Father say, "Well done, my good 
and faithful servant.

Orea Is Preceded In Death By Her:
Father-in-law: Hubert Akiel Smith Sr.;
Mother-in-law: Eva Nixon Smith;

The Radiance of this "Pearl of A Gem" will always glow in the hearts of her:
Husband: Hubert Whitney Smith Jr.;
Son: Hubert Whitney Smith III;
One Daughter: Oreinthia H. Smith-Ferguson (Keith);
Parents: Roston John Sr. and Beaulah louise Blades-Sweeting
Three Brothers: Roston Jr. (Eleanor), Anthony (Valdez) and Charles Sweeting;
Two Sisters: Theresa Johnson and Stephanie Sweeting;
Nephews: Edwin, Javon and Kelvin Johnson, Anthony II, Roston III, Ali and 
Charles Sweeting Jr., Kenny Jason McPhee, Cardez, Ranauldo, Valentino, Walden, 
Joshua and Thomas Smith, Reuben Stokes, LaMon and LaShawn Duncombe, Nevardo and 
Trevano Dean, Jermaine Forbes and Dwayne Douglas;
Nieces: Wilma, Tara, Quantriea and Sanyu Johnson, Crystal Reziqa, Antonecia Sweeting, 
Antonique Strachan, Roseanne and Charlene Sweeting, Latisha Davis, Lashay Stokes, Brianna, 
Amber, Jerusha, Carlene, Nadia and Delphine Smith, Danielle Duncombe, Kenrear McPhee, 
Chinique Gray, Ronell Powell, Adell, Racquel and Tameka Forbes, Toni Johnson, Heleina and 
Nikita McCartney, Tenielle Rolle, Ginea Wilson and Ayana Storr;
Uncle: Prince Hall;
One Aunt: Ivy Sweeting;
Grand Nephews: Anthony Sweeting III, Khaleel Reziqa and Shyeye Jr.;
Grand Nieces: Skylar, Teniah, Donecia, Elexia, Yasmeen, Shamarion, Cassidy and Khalessi;
Cousins: Brian, Pamela, Van, Patricia and Prince Hall, Sybaline and Gordon Grant, Sharon, 
Rodney and Carnetta Russell and their families;
Brothers-in-law: Reuben (Frances), Ross (Vanda), Carlton (Portia), Oswald (Keisha), 
Franklyn (Val) and Tony Smith and Leroy McPhee (Lawrean);
Sisters-in-law: Coral Dean (Willard), Veronica Smith, Beryl Duncombe (Leslie), 
Monique Forbes, Linda Wilson (Mark) and Barbara Douglas;
God Children: Dellarese Alien, Mitzi Newbold, Raquel Smith;
Adopted Son: Stephen Edgecombe;
Adopted Daughter: Dena Williams;
Other Loving Family and Friends Including: Pastor William J. and Dr. Euphemia Simms, 
Elder Philip and Carol Butler, Elder Eulin and Joanne Dames, Elder Kirvy and Irene Ferguson 
and the entire Christian Life Church Family, Basil, Helen, Franklyn and Orlean Ferguson, Alfred, 
Gwendolyn, Neil and Shawna Strachan, Don and Margaret Russell, Leslie and Remailia Knowles, 
Michael and Sebrina Adu, Nellie Brooks, Thurza and Alqueenia Pratt, Ranique Murphy, 
Brenda Burrows, Lorenzo, Zel and Winifred Lockhart, Marisa Mason-Smith, John and Stephanie Dean, 
Kazma Williams, Evelyn Knowles, Shaneka McCrae, Nellie Cooper, Dr. Locksley and Marjorie Munroe, 
Dr. Charles and Ciara Diggiss, Mr. Hubert and Orville Maura, Mrs. Linda McFronald, Reginald Francis, 
Anya Dillet, Josephine Brown, Charlene McPhee, Bishop Moses Johnson, Bishop Donnie Storr, 
Bishop Salathial Rolle, Bishop Revy Francis, William Rahming, Bishop Joseph and Andrea Smith, 
Secario and Sandra Leadon, Neil and Kathryn Hamilton, Don and Abigail Pratt, Robert and Athena Fisher 
and their families, The Domingo Heights families, Bishop Goliath Burrows and the Southland Church of 
God family. 
Special Thanks To: Mednet Group of Companies, Surgical Suite family, Sister, Sister support group, 
Terns Ltd., Surgical Associate families and Nurse Mavis Campbell.