Cecelia Smith

Cecelia Smith, 81, passed away unexpectedly on Feb. 18, 2021, at her home in Black Jack.

She was born in Hempstead on Oct. 29, 1939, to Theodore and Nancy Jozwiak. Born and raised on the family homestead, as the second of three daughters, Cecelia grew up with many cousins, aunts, and uncles where she enjoyed spending lots of time outdoors.

Cecelia married Fred “Freddie” Smith, her Cowboy, on June 30, 1956, and they began their lives together. Shortly after, they had their first child, Jesse. The following year they had their second child, Betty Ann, and the year after that their last child, Diane, was born.

They resided in College Station until 1970 when they moved to Rockdale where Freddie accepted a job at Alcoa. After moving to Rockdale, they purchased land and moved out to Black Jack. This property allowed them to achieve their dreams of owning their own land, home, and the beginning of countless memories for years to come; sharing 32 years of laughter, riding country roads, listening to country music, and playing poker until his death in 1988.

Cecelia began working at Brookshire Brothers in Rockdale as a produce manager where she filled many different positions in her years there. She loved working at Brookshire Brothers because it enabled her to help and engage with the community.

After Freddie’s passing and her retirement from Brookshire Brothers, Cecelia began to travel around the United States and the world with her friends and family.

She loved spending time outdoors and sharing adventures with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. This is when she was promoted to “Granny.”

There were thousands of hours spent on her back deck laughing, talking, playing games, drinking Keystone Light, watching beautiful country sunsets, and countless nights under her famous party lights. One of

Cecelia will be remembered for her kindness, laughter, and most importantly her infinite love for her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Theodore and Nancy Jozwiak; her older sister, Rosie Mueller; her husband, Freddie; and her son, Jesse Smith.

Cecelia is survived by daughters Betty Smith of College Station and Diane Skubal of Austin; daughterin-law Susan Smith Henderson of Fedor; granddaughters Robyn Watts and husband Randy of Groveton, Renee Garza and husband Conrad of Austin; grandsons Christopher Skubal of Austin, Matthew Smith and girlfriend Becca Emshoff of Liberty Hill; great-grandchildren Zane Garza, Reece Watts, Rylee Watts and Rowdy Watts; sister Blanche McKay and husband John of Navasota; several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Pallbearers were Christopher Skubal, Matthew Smith, Randy Watts, Conrad Garza, Chad McKay, Lambert Skubal Jr. and Zane Garza.

A funeral service was held at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 22, at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Rockdale. Burial was at I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Rockdale.

Visitation was held Monday at 9 am until the service.

Arrangements by Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home, P.O. Drawer 1417, Rockdale, TX 76567, 512-446-5454.