Eleanor Corbitt Smalls

Mrs. Eleanor Corbitt Smalls was born on July 24, 1937, to the late David and Leila Corbitt. She departed this life leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, kindness, and devotion to family and friends.

Eleanor, affectionately known as “Nell” was united in holy matrimony to the late Theodore Smalls, Sr. From this loving union, they were blessed with one son, Theodore Smalls, Jr.

Eleanor was educated in the Horry County School System and graduated from Whittemore High School in 1956. She faithfully attended Greater Bethel AME Church, New York, and was also a devoted member of Saint James United Methodist Church in the Burgess community, where she worshipped faithfully whenever visiting South Carolina.

Eleanor dedicated 36 years of service as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with Mount Sinai Health System in New York, New York. Through her caring spirit and compassionate heart, she touched the lives of many patients, coworkers, and loved ones.

She leaves to cherish her loving memory: one son, Theodore Smalls, Jr. of Bronx, New York; six beloved grandchildren, Theodore “Teddy” Smalls III, Lovely Smalls, Daniela Smalls, Nevaeh Smalls, Leanna Smalls, and Kyng Smith.

Eleanor deeply loved and cared for her sisters. She leaves behind five devoted sisters: Ms. Sally Moody of Burgess, Ms. Janie Myers of Burgess, Ms. Della Corbitt of Bronx, New York, Mrs. Annie (Bishop Rutledge) of Burgess and Elizabeth Corbitt. She was preceded in death by four sisters: Ms. Leila Gordon, Ms. Mary Alice Baker, Ms. Rosa Alston, and Ms. Susie Carr.

She also leaves to cherish her memory three brothers-in-law, Nathaniel Alston and Matthew Carr of the Burgess community, William Small of Harlem New York and a host of nieces and nephews.

Eleanor was blessed with many special friends whom she loved dearly, including Sarah Nell Chestnut, Gladys 'Tee" Holmes, Williemae “Baby Sister” Holmes, Richard Myers, Ceil Cowan, Sarah Haywood, Carrie Gamble and a beloved godson Alvin Gamble whom she cherished deeply.

Eleanor Smalls had a heart of gold. She was a giver who loved her family dearly and lived a life centered around compassion, faith, fun, joy, and service to others. Her warmth, generosity, and unwavering love will forever remain in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.

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