Ms. Thelma LaVerne "Bernie" Smalls, 74, of Mt. Pleasant, entered eternal rest on Friday, December 19, 2025.
She leaves to cherish her memories her children: Letria Rodd, LeAndria Smalls, Lekecia Fordham (Richard), Lendra Smalls-Smith (James); grandchildren: Sergio, Therran, Theera, Walter Jr., Christen, Morgan (Eugene), Trevor, Gabrielle (Kenneth), Kaelyn, Alexandria, Amber, Alyssa, Dontrez, DesZaun, Detroy, Passion (Angela), Payton, Paisley (Dwayne); siblings: Pastor Sylvester Rodd (Beverly), Frances Coaxum, niece; Dondra, nephews: Sylvester Jr, Donovan, Gary, Harold Jr. and a host of family and friends.
Thelma was preceded in death by her parents: Mr. Leroy and Mrs. Frances Rodd, son: Kendrick Smalls, grandchild: Stephanie Spencer, siblings: Harold Rodd, Sr., and Arthur Rodd.
Thelma L. Smalls was a retired Teacher's Aid with the Charleston County School District.

Public Viewing
Friday, December 26, 2025
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Smith-McNeal Funeral Home
2119 Dorchester Road - North Charleston, SC 29405

Celebration of Life Service
Saturday, December 27, 2025
11:00 AM
Power House of Deliverance Ministries
5812 Carolyn Street
Hanahan, SC 29410

Interment
Johnson Cemetery
7136 Stall Road - North Charleston, SC

The Service will be LIVE-STREAMED via the Smith-McNeal Funeral Home FACEBOOK PAGE!