One Monticello Life: Miyoshi Smith-911 Coordinator
February 17th, 2008 by Joe Burgess
Miyoshi (Leonard) Smith is the Drew County 911 Coordinator, dealing with mapping and addresses. She has been with Drew County for 8 years. Miyoshi considers the best part of her job to be meeting and serving the citizens of Drew County.Â
Miyoshi grew up in the Selma community, and was raised by her grandparents, Sandy and Birdie Leonard. She graduated from Drew Central Schools, and plans to go to college sometime in the future.
She is a member of Sweet Hope M. B. Church, near Selma, and serves as theirChoir President, Youth Sunday School Teacher, and Youth Dept. President. In addition, she is the Executive Officer of Union Singing #1, and a Girl Scout Asst. Troop Leader. Miyoshi has recently been appointed to serve on the Drew Central School Board.
She has 2 children, both Drew Central students: Demetrius Ramone Smith a Senior who participates in basketball, football, cross country, tennis, and is active in many other groups at Drew Central;Â and Iesha Marshae Smith, an 8th grader, who plays basketball and softball, as well as being involved in several school clubs on campus.
When asked about her goals for the future, Miyoshi answered, “to continue to keep God first in my life. Whatever He has for me, it is for me.” She continued, “I just have to continue to trust and believe in Him. All things are possible with God.”
Her hobbies include talking, trying to sing, coaching pee wee basketball, playing with kids, watching TV, and reading.
Miyoshi lists her favorites as:
Phrase-”The Lord is my shepherd”, and “For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son,”
Restaurants-Red Lobster, Golden Corral, La Terraza, and Wendy’s
TV show-Law & Order
Movies-The Temptations, Five Heartbeats, Remember the Titans, and Facing the Giants
Actor-Denzell Washington
Music style-R&B, Gospel, blues, jazz, and a little country
Songs or hymns-I am Grateful, All I want to do is Bless Your Name, and Open My Heart
Book-The Bible
Sports teams-Tennessee Lady Vols basketball team, Phoenix Suns, San Antonio Spurs, and Minnesota Vikings
And her favorite scripture-”I can do all things, Though Jesus Christ Which strengtheneth me,” Phillipians 4:13
Whenever I’m in the courthouse, I always stop in, just to say hello, because it’s always good to see someone smile.
Give it a try, her office is next door to Judge Lampkin’s.
Thanks, Miyoshi Smith, for sharing your smile, and your One Monticello Life.
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Miyoshi is such a joy to work with. She always has a smile for you and a laugh. I love to work with her. She is a very dedicated person not only to her job but to her family and community as well. She has a sense of pride in everything that she does. Thanks Miyoshi for all that you do and for the people that you touch with that great smile.
Miyoshi Way to go girl, I love your smile.
Congratulations , Miyoshi! Congratulations to MonticelloLive for such an excellent choice! I can’t say enough “good things” about Miyoshi – a great employee, a diligent worker, a wonderful mother, a dedicated parent; a sincere Christian – I could go on and on. I know she is also highly regarded as a wonderful daughter/granddaughter/ sister, niece and mom by her family too.
I was so pleased when she was appointed to the Drew Central School Board. She is a very special young lady.
You could not have chosen a better person to honor. Miyoshi is such a pleasant person to know. She always has a smile and is so polite. Keep up the Great work!
Way to go Yoshi! One of the sweetest people in the world! This couldn’t have happened to a nicer person. Her smile is one of the things I have missed the most since leaving the courthouse.
Keep up the good work you are doing at work in the school ,inthe community
we all love you sistet
Marchelle (okay Miyoshi),
Congratulations girl! You deserve this recongition. Like Mrs. Lou Lambert said, “They could not have chosen a better person to honor”. Your dedication to your family, your church and your community shows in your day-to-day life. I admire the way you support your children in “everything” (have you ever missed a game or parent-teacher-conference?), you are a “SUPER MOM”. Girl, just keep pressing on and all your goals and dreams will obtained. You know, I think back to about 10 years ago when I became acquainted with you and I’ve realized that you have been the same from day one…THANKS! Again, Congratulations!
Bettina Gragg
Miyoshi, you are one of a kind. You touch everyones lives in a very special way & I know this first hand because I work right next to you in the same office. You always have a way with people no matter the circumstance or reason. I know where all your priorities lie, first and foremost always trying to do the right thing. You never cease to amaze me by all the love that you have to give. I love working with you and having you as a great friend. I know that you will succeed in anything that your heart desires because you always give your best. Congratulations dear, you deserve it.
Love you Teresa
I am a former Drew County resident who just discovered this site. It’s a great way to keep up with what’s going on “back home.” I was pleasantly surprised to see Miyoshi (I know her as Marchell) being profiled. She has always been a sweet, sincere person and even when I ran into her about 2-3 years ago after having not seen her in several years, she was still that same sweet, friendly person. Her beautiful personality has not changed one bit. Just wanted to say that she’s an awesome choice for Monticello Live. Congrats, Sweetie!
Blessings 2 U!
Lisa (Bobo) Adams
God Bless You and I thank God for you Shell. Keep up that wonderful job that you are doing as mother and a very active woman in the community. I love you Sis! Your little but taller than you brother.
Thks Miyoshi.I am so proud of you.You are the best daughter in the world and I love you.Thks to my parents for raising you the way we were raised and you have kept it going in the Leonard family.I wish you continued success and always know I am proud and love you.Always keep God first and everything will follow.God bless you.
Miyoshi, you are one of a kind, You are my GIRL! I love you and I am always proud of you. I know that you will always be successful in whatever you do because I know you’ll always put God first in your life. Keep your head up as you continue to recieve God Blessings. You deserve this recongition!
Love MOM Mae
Congratulations!!! You deserve it.
Congrats Marchell,
I am a former resident of Drew County that periodically keeps up with what happens in my old home town. I am in Texas and was browsing through Monticello Live and noted your name. I am not a bit surprised about all your praise. Keep up the good work. Love ya Girl!!!