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Marsha Smith, age 78, passed away May 9, 2008 at the Corrigan LTC Nursing Home in Corrigan, Texas. She and her husband, Max Smith, moved to Livingston in August, 2007.
Funeral services were held Monday, May 12, 2008 at 10:00 am in the Pace Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Sam Steele and Rev. Orval Barger officiating. Burial followed at the Forest Hill Cemetery in Livingston.
Marsha was born to Gordon and Etta Kennemer Winter, November 4, 1929 in Denison, Texas.
Preceding her in death are her father and mother, brothers; Ed Winter, Harry Winter and David Winter; sisters Joyce Elizabeth Cronk and Oletta Marlett.
Surviving her are her husband of 61 years and 10 months, Max Smith; son Bobby Mike Smith and wife Lourdes of Houston, Tx;, daughter; Kathy Crawford of Livingston, Tx; brothers; Luther P. Winter and wife Gloria, of Salem, Mass., Roger L. Winter and wife Jeannette, from N.Y., N.Y.; Also, borther-in-law, Chet Marlett and sister-in-law, Edith Winter. Grandchildren; Alan Crawford, Denise Crawford, Vanessa Smith, Shannon Smith and Sarah Smith.
Mrs. Smith loved the outdoors, and was a dedicated gardener. She always had beautiful flowers in her yard. She was an avid bird watcher. She shared her love of the beauty of nature with her children and grandchildren. Prior to moving to Livingston, she was a member of the Rudyard, Michigan, the Casa Grande, Arizona and the Kerrville, Texas Presbyterian church and most recently the Livingston First Presbyterian Church. Over the years she held the positions of Church Secretary, Church Treasurer and was President of the Presbyterian Women's Association. She also volunteered in the church's offices. In addition she volunteered with the Food Pantry and with the Feeding the Homeless program. she was always active in her community, doing volunteer work for the American Heart Association.
Pallbearers were her son, Bob Mike smith, grandson, Alan Crawford, and Sam Steele, wher granddaughters, Denise Crawford and Shannon and Sarah Smith as honorary pallbearers.
Donations can be made to the American Heart Association.
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