Vona Maye Smith's Obituary
Smith, Vona McAlester United with Christ at age 103. Born September 6, 1905 in Westminster, TX. Died in Dallas, TX on July 15, 2009. Attended Wesley College in Greenville, TX and North Texas Teachers College in Denton, TX. Long time member of Oak Lawn United Methodist Church. Served in the Women’s Auxiliary at Methodist Hospital. Employed in the Neiman Marcus Catalog Department as a US Postal Contractor. Part time resident of Red River, NM. Neighborhood mother to the Nash Street Gang. Grandmother extraordinaire. Preceded in death by her husband, Aston G. Smith, son, Jack M. Smith and daughter-in-law, Carolyn M. Smith and siblings Vera Gentry and Harless McAlester. Survived by grandsons Talbot D. Smith and wife Diera, Jeffrey M. Smith, Nathan R. Smith and wife Alma and great-grandchildren Darcey, Braden, Preston and Jack. A proud native Texan and Dallas resident since 1928, she was a kind soul with a unique, youthful sense of humor, unlimited optimism and a powerful Christian witness. That rare individual who leaves an indelible, intensely positive imprint on family and friends, she was a role model second to none. A woman in full, having given everything she had to give enters eternity with a host of admirers in her wake. She cast a long shadow. Our loss is Heaven’s gain. Visitation with family and friends in the Restland Funeral Home at 11:00 Tuesday, July 21. Memorial Service will be at 12:30 in the Restland Memorial Chapel followed by a graveside service. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Cal Farley’s Boy’s Ranch and Affiliates, P.O. Box 1890, Amarillo, TX 79174.
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