Merita Smallwood How

Merita Smallwood How of Stone Mountain, GA died after a long battle with pulmonary fibrosis on Friday, January 11, 2008. She was a devoted mother, loving friend and a devout Christian.  She is survived by her sons, Randy Galloway, A. J. Galloway, Scott Galloway; daughter, Michelle Deane; brother, Earl Smallwood; six grandchildren; and her Boston Terrier, Sissy.  Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Monday, January 14th at Rehoboth Baptist Church with Rev. Jonathan Langford officiating.  Interment will be at Floral Hills Memory Gardens.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Lung Association, 2452 Spring Rd., S. E., Smyrna, GA  30080.  The family will receive friends from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Sunday at A. S. Turner & Sons.