Nancy Janette Muecke Smith

Nancy Janette Muecke Smith 74, passed away peacefully at her home in Clear Lake City, Texas, so appropriately, on Mother's Day, May 12, 2019. Born November 12, 1944 in St. Joseph's Hospital in Houston, Texas; a proud sixth generation Texan, who grew up in Pasadena, and graduated from Pasadena High School in 1963. She is survived by her devoted husband of almost 54 years, Emmett O. Smith, and two daughters, both of Houston, Kimberly Kay Mehne (husband Tim Mehne) and daughter, Amanda Gail Smith. She is also survived by four grandchildren, Ryne Merchant, Kirstie Merchant Guido, Taylor Holbrook and Elliot Rowe. Two sisters, Patricia Sue Watkins, and Glenda Gale Cox. She also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, cousins and friends, for who she loved dearly. She had a special relationship with each and every family member. She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis A. and Grace Muecke, sister, Lynda Porras and many other aunts, uncles and grandparents. She fought a long and brave battle with cancer for almost four years, never flinching or backing down. For several years she managed Dono's Gift Shop in Clear Lake City where she made many acquaintances turned friends. She and Emmett lived in the same house in Oakbrook West for 45 years where they raised their family, creating many wonderful memories and deep friendships. They spent much of their time together designing their garden and remodeling the home they loved.

Nancy was known for her ability to make all things bigger, better, grander; improving the world as she made her way through it. Everything she touched she made more beautiful with extreme passion and ambition. She was an incredibly creative and generous lady, an artist, an amazing gardener, nurturer, teacher, skilled baker, fabulous cook, extreme pie maker, adoring grandmother, devoted daughter, caring sister, concerned neighbor, exceptional wife and the ultimate mother to all, who adored her family and made every occasion grand with her spectacular cooking and impressive skills. She shared her sharp mind and abundant ideas with everyone she met expecting greatness to bloom for them. Intuitive and spirited, she was playful and filled all moments with magic. Her unforgettable presence will be greatly missed here on earth, as will her famous chocolate pie.