Lois Virginia Smith's Obituary
Age 88, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2009. Ginny was born in McAllen, Texas on April 18, 1920 to Bruce and Myrtle Derry. She graduated from the University of Iowa and she was a member of Zeta Tau Alpha. Ginny met the love of her life, Duncan Smith in McAllen, TX. They married in October 1947. They made Houston their home and started a family. They raised 4 children. The family moved to Garland in 1965. Ginny was a long time member of St. Barnabas Episcopal Church where she was a member of the altar guild. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years John D. Smith and her parents. Ginny is survived by her children and spouses, Carol and Jim Johnson of Beaumont, John and Diana Smith of Houston, Bruce and Nancy Smith of Houston, Susan and John Paul Stanford of Dallas. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Nicholas and Kellaura Johnson, Kim Johnson, Scott Smith, Brian Smith and David Stanford. A Memorial Service will be held Friday, January 30, 2009 at St. Barnabas Episcopal, 1200 N. Shiloh Rd in Garland at 2 PM. Contributions may be made to The American Heart Association or the SPCA of Texas.
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