Claudia Smalls

On April 25, 1937 Claudia Smalls was born to Peter Smalls Sr. and Corine Brooks-Smalls.
She began her early education in Savannah Ga for her early school years, and finished her education in Brooklyn New York where she Graduated from Eastern District High School.
Shortly after Graduation she met Warren Anthony Brown, (aka, Tooney Brown) also from Savannah Ga.  From their union was born their daughter Brenda Sharon Brown in 1956.
Claudia began her professional career shortly thereafter, as representative for the New York Telephone Company. Over the course of 30 wonderful years at the phone company, Claudia held many position, none more special to her than when she was appointed as a New York Telephone Union Representative.
After 30 years of service, Claudia retired and returned to her home of Savanna Ga, where she became a foster mother during her early retirement years.
Claudia Smalls had many nick names and pet names from her many family and friends, but always answered to her favorite, when all in the family simply called her "THE BOSS"!!!!
She never met a stranger that wasn't welcome in her home, and over the years she was only too happy to take someone in her home who may have been down on their luck, until they got back up on their feet.
While Claudia always spoke her mind freely and honestly, we soon came to learn her bark was much worse that her bite!
Claudia Smalls will truly be missed by many, as she leaves a legacy of love and devotion.
As we celebrate the home going of Claudia, she leaves to the world to remember her,
Her Daughters, Brenda S Brown, (Sherry Bartley & Elaine Williams) and Tarasha A. Jones.
Her Sisters, Ramona Smalls Hill (Henry) and Patricia Colley Bowers. Claudia also had three brothers Peter Smalls Jr, Walter Smalls and Albert Smalls, all whom preceded her in death.
Her Grandchildren  D'sean Lamar Warren Daniels (Helena), Brie Corin Wilson (who preceded her in death) (Michael B. Green) Nicole Simone Wilson, Sandra Bartley, Gordian Qualls(a.k.a Muscle), Jerry Armstead, Altonise Jones, (who preceded her in death) and Darius Jones.
Her Great Grand Children, Chelsea Hicks, Ta'Quavia Jones-Guzman (Gabe), D'Shauna Gordon, Kyreese Gordon, Annisa Brown, Foster Williams IV and Michael E. Green.
Her 88 Brooklyn Avenue Family, Angela Smalls, Rosalyn Smalls-Cooke, Anthony Batchelor, Marc Batchelor, Patricia Bines, Kimberly Bines Ume, Darryl Bines and Anthony A. Smalls(Stephanie).
While Claudia had a host of Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends that she loved dearly, we would be re missed not to mention two special family men in her life Larry Williams(Shirley) & Thomas A. Bush.
Claudia had a very special God Daughter Ms. Ativia Sandusky-Norman(William) that we would like to acknowledge.
The Family would like to extend a special thank you to her caregiver, Ms. Jalisa Roberts who loved Claudia unconditionally during her time of illness and care, and someone Claudia truly loved and appreciated for all she has done.
Calling hours will be Friday, May 26, 2017 from 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at the Baker McCullough Funeral Home Hodgson Memorial Chapel.

Funeral Service will be held Saturday, May 27, 2017 in the Funeral Home Chapel.

Baker McCullough Hodgson Memorial Chapel, 7415 Hodgson Memorial Drive, Savannah, GA 31406

(912)927-1999