My Story

My name is Myla Angel Smith, like My Little Angel; my parents chose a perfect name for me. I was born on February 26, 2021. God knew my purpose on this earth and in just 5 weeks I've changed a lot of people's hearts. I arrived unexpectedly, a day before my baby shower, causing my mother and grandmother to panic, but little did they know I would be running the show.

Shortly after my mom gave birth to me, I was immediately taken to the NICU at Hillcrest Hospital, where I stayed for a while and got to meet some really nice nurses and doctors. My favorite nurse was Jeff; they called him the baby whisperer. Jeff taught me how to take a bottle so that I could eat.

Once I started eating well, the NICU discharged me and said I could go home; that was a very exciting day for my family, and everyone was finally able to lay eyes on me. I wasn't use to a lot of noise because the NICU was very quiet. I would open my eyes and just look around at everyone. I loved seeing my family laughing and getting to know me.

I enjoyed being home with family, but God knew my time on this earth was coming to an end. I gave my family another  big scare when one day I decided I wanted to take a ride in a helicopter, fighting for my life, but I still had work to do on this earth and God wasn't quite ready for me yet.

I found myself back at the hospital waiting on God to tell me when I would eventually end up at the Porta Caeli House, my final destination before departing this earth.  At the Porta Caeli House, I was the first infant to ever come there, paving the way for other angels just like me. My family found support, comfort, and love from the entire staff there. They all loved and cherished me, even shedding tears as if I was their own.

In 5 weeks, I brought people back closer to God; I mended broken relationships and made some relationships stronger. I merged two families together that will forever be bonded because of me. I touched many doctors and nurses by out living the odds that were against me. My purpose on this earth had been fulfilled.

On April 2, 2021, the Lord called my name, "Myla Angel, it's your time." There to greet me were my Grandmothers, Mae Dawson and Angelette Smith, along with my Grandpa, Michael Hicks.

To my mom and dad, Johnesha Gouthier and Julius Smith, I know you have a hard time facing each day without me, struggling to make sense of my death. Please know that I'm okay, and that Jesus rocks me to sleep every night. I'm happy here and pray I will see you again.

I'm leaving behind my Mother Johnesha Gouthier, Okmulgee, Ok, my Father Julius Smith, Sapulpa, Ok, my Grandma Ayesha Hicks, Okmulgee, Ok, my Grandpa John Gouthier III, Okmulgee, Ok, my little Sister Emory Dawson, Okmulgee, Ok. My Great Grandparents Jean and John Gouthier Jr., Okmulgee, Ok and my Great Grandpa Julius Walls Sr., Tulsa, Ok and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, family and friends.

Myla Angel Smith, our precious gift from God, "Took flight with Angels" on Friday morning, April 2, 2021 from Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Services will be Graveside Saturday April 10, 2021 at 2PM at Woodlawn Cemetery in Okmulgee.