Grandma’s 95th Birthday Celebration πŸŽ‰

Posted on July 29, 2019 by Kelsie Lou

My family will be gathering for the 90th annual Smoot Family Reunion in Madison, WV soon.

While the fellowship amongst family since 1929 is a rich tradition, the milestone of my Grandma, Lucy L. Smoot, turning 95 is also worthy of a celebration.

Lucy L. Smoot

My Mom and Dad flew from Florida to show some love.

My parents were married in this house 53 years ago.

Although my family came from humble beginnings, there was always an abundance of love in this home constructed by my Grandpa, the late Boyd Smoot.

4 Generations of family from Charlotte, Detroit, Winter Haven, Morgantown, Dunbar, and Louisville

My Aunt Shelia recognized the sacrifices my Grandma made to care for her seven children with the reading of Proverbs 31:10-31.

Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.

My Grandma loves to share a story about me when I was around five years old:

She and my Mom had me hyped up to go shopping in downtown Madison, WV. I hopped out the car and looked around. I said, “This ain’t no damn downtown!”

Regardless of the rural setting, it was always a privilege to travel from Detroit to visit my grandparents.

Kelsie Smoot, Sassy since birth.

Grandma kept it classy as the Birthday Queen for the weekend.

Gratitude is greater than regret…
Phillip L. Smoot Sr, The oldest of 7.
Two of my lifelines.
Matthew 18:20

Happy 95th Birthday, Grandma. We all love you! πŸ₯³

πŸ’šKelsieLouπŸ’š

About Kelsie Lou

Teacher on the move.
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26 Responses to Grandma’s 95th Birthday Celebration πŸŽ‰

  1. Lee Cleaver says:
    July 29, 2019 at 2:27 pm

    Haha absolutely love this!!! She looks amazing!! Bet she is a right laugh! Great post ✌️❀️ Lee

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  2. KyRunnerTam says:
    July 30, 2019 at 10:28 am

    That’s so sweet! It sure makes me miss my grandma. They are true treasures.

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  3. Tajuana Reeder says:
    July 31, 2019 at 9:51 am

    Beautiful family sister

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  4. Christopher "Acapella " Bland says:
    July 31, 2019 at 2:30 pm

    HAPPPPPPYYYYYY BBBIIIIRRRRTTTHHHHHH DDDAAAAAYYYYYYYY!!πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰

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  5. kyleoyier says:
    August 3, 2019 at 1:24 pm

    Great post

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  6. America On Coffee says:
    September 1, 2019 at 9:00 am

    That is amazing Kelsie. A very blessed tribute to your grandma! Cheers! ❀

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  7. NoblemanWarrior says:
    September 9, 2019 at 9:10 pm

    Awesome!

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  8. Anonymous says:
    September 21, 2019 at 10:14 pm

    Nice

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  9. TheMysteriousBlogger says:
    October 27, 2019 at 3:24 pm

    What a truly
    beautiful lady
    she be
    at 95
    I do see!

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  10. Frugal Fish says:
    November 19, 2019 at 4:22 pm

    Go for 100, Grandma!

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  11. Shun P. Writes says:
    March 29, 2020 at 5:12 pm

    This is nothing short of powerful, I lost my Bigmama last year at 97 and I think of her everyday.

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  12. Just Lexi Simple says:
    June 1, 2020 at 5:28 pm

    This is just beautiful. I lost my grandmother on my dad’s side, but I still have my maternal grandma. Precious moments.

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