In 1955, she married Willie Lemar Smith, Sr. and to their union was born 10 children. She enjoyed
reading and talking about the Bible and quilting. She was especially happy while gardening and tending to her flowers in her yard in Texas. She also loved being with her family, extended family and friends. While traveling, she would knit and impart her knowledge to anyone who would listen. Louise united with First Baptist after moving to Monticello where she remained a faithful member until her failing health.
She was preceded in death by three children, Willie Lemar Smith, Jr, Evelyn Louise Smith, and Jessie Lee Smith; two grandchildren, Randy Coleman and Leon King, and ex-husband and longtime friend, Willie Lemar Smith, Sr.
She leaves to cherish her memories: five daughters, Gladys Young of Monticello, Minnie Mae (Edward) White of Cedar Hill, TX, Rosie (Kennon) Coleman of Oak Leaf, TX, Annie Smith of Desoto, TX, and Mable Smith of Lancaster, TX; a granddaughter she raised, Shyreeta Hicks of College Park, GA; two sons, James Smith of Toledo, OH, and Tony Lavan Smith of Midlothian, TX; 14 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, her extended family and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral service will be at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, April 13, 2019 at First Baptist Church, North Bailey Street in Monticello. Burial will follow at Oakland Cemetery. Arrangements by Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(8)
Minnie M White
Cedar Hill, TX Tuesday, May 7, 2019 What is done is done. MAROSIE
DALLAS, TX Thursday, April 18, 2019 ETERNAL LOVE-MAJensy Abraham
, TX Tuesday, April 16, 2019 Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this sorrowful time.Lynda Willis
Arlington, TX Tuesday, April 16, 2019 May the Lord watch over and give guidance to your beloved ones, who are grieving your passing from this world.Love from the Willis Family
Patricia Leonard-Jackson
Little Rock, AR Saturday, April 13, 2019 Prayers & condolences to all family members..I pray that our God will comfort each of you as you reflect on your precious memoriesLovenner White
Monticello, AR Thursday, April 11, 2019 She was a dear friend, I will miss talking to her.Ferglinnis Hutson
Ecorse, MI Thursday, April 11, 2019 Dear cousins, my deepest condolences for your loss.Diane Avery
Monticello, AR Thursday, April 11, 2019 I love this lady, she was so sweet and would do anything for you. I love talking with her because, we talked about the bible and she love to quilt and sing. Ms. Louise love her church, kids, and everyone she came in contact with. To the family, Lift your head up and look to the Lord for he will give you all strength. Your mother will be missed. Ms. Louise will be shouting all over Heaven!!!