Mrs. Cora Lee (Gee) Small

Our beloved Cora, was a loving nurturing woman who entered the world as Cora Lee Gee on February 4, 1947, in Timmonsville, South Carolina. Cora's parents, Sam Gee, Jr. and Ethel Mae Cain-Gee who preceded her in death. Cora received her early education in the Timmonsville school system. In her teen years her family moved to Aynor, South Carolina where she met her future husband, the love of her life, Phillip John Small, Jr. Cora and Phillip made the decision to go south, and left South Carolina for better opportunities, relocating to Miami, FL. Coconut Grove the first city and community in Miami, FL became Cora and Phillip's new home. Cora took on the opportunity to go back to school, she obtains her high school diploma at Coral Gables Sr. High Adult Education Center. 

Cora was a very ambitious and a hard worker, she obtained many jobs from cashiering, house cleaning and dietary which she enjoyed working at Gulliver Prep Academy. Cora loved her family, and being the fifth child out of sixteen. Cora always wanted to have family gatherings and take the responsibility preparing most of the meals. Cooking with love always, and everyone loved her cooking especially the mac n cheese. All holidays and special occasions were a reason to celebrate and spend time with family. Cora saw no wrong that could not be forgiven because she believed everyone should have an opportunity for a second, third, fourth and fifth chance never judging, always looking at what matter most, a peaceful resolution. 

On July 7, 2024, Cora answered God's call and our love one gained access into the gates of heaven dancing on streets made of gold. Cora, my child, your work here is done. Although her earthly life has come to an end her everlasting life has just begun. 

Cora, leaves behind her family to cherish and celebrate her life with joy. Cora's husband, Phillip (preceded her in death),her baby boy Calvin (preceded her in death), loving son, Michael Small, and daughters, LaTrenda Small-Harris (Richard), Shawanda Small-Griffith (Randy preceded Cora in death), a devoted god-son, Pastor Willie Ford Jr. presiding over St. Matthews Community Baptist Church of Coconut Grove, Florida; grandchildren: Arsenio Jenkins, Shakyah Small, Ciera Small-Harris, Randy Griffith, Jr., Royale Sweeting, Baby Loyale Sweeting (preceded Cora in death), Eldrick Clay, Kylan Clay, Michael Clay and Marquell Clay; a great-grand, Kaiveon Dior Small aka her Bay Bay. Siblings among the living: sister, Deloris Stukes; brothers: Willie Gee, Charles Gee (Harriet preceded Cora in death), Samuel Gee (Hazel), Cliford Gee, Jerry Gause and Franklin Gee. Siblings that preceded her in death: Alberta Gee, Joe Hubert, Doris Gee, Janette Gee, Willie Mae Gee, Ronnie Gee, Dennis Gee and Lena Mae Gee. Cora gained an adopted son, Willie Clarence Jackson whom she loved dearly, and a host of loving nieces, nephews and cousins. It's always “Coconut Grove for Life” so many friends made here in this community were like family and highly respected.

The Family will host a repass:  VFW #10319 3253 West Highway 76 Marion, SC  29571

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