Miriam “Faye” Smith, age 93 of Fairfield, formerly of Temple, died Tuesday, April 10, 2018, at a Fairview Healthcare Residence in Fairfield.
Graveside services were held Saturday, April 14, at Bellwood Memorial Park. The family will receive visitors from 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 28, at Scanio-Harper Funeral Home in Temple.
Mrs. Smith was born on Nov. 1, 1924, in Cameron to the late George Sharp and Effie May Sharp.
She graduated from Temple High School.
She married Homer Ray Smith on May 22, 1943, in Temple. Mr. Smith preceded her in death on Sept. 23, 2011.
Mrs. Smith was a housewife and a dedicated member of Leon Valley Church of Christ in Temple.
She was also preceded in death by two infants; her husband of 68 years, Homer Ray Smith; a brother, Homer Sharp; and two sisters, Tennie Goger and Georgia McCormick.
Survivors include a son, Larry Smith and wife Sandy of Fairfield; two grandchildren, Melissa Wright and husband Mike of Longview, Glen Smith and wife Areen of Schaumberg, Illinois; three great-grandchildren, Baker Knight of College Station, Morgan Knight of Abilene, Garrison Knight of Longview; also, a host of nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Providence Hospice, 107 E. Commerce St., Mexia, TX 76667.
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