Laura spent her life devoted to her family and those she loved. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arvil E. “Buddy” Smith Jr., with whom she shared 58 years of marriage and memories; her parents, WWII Veteran Marion Faye Woodson and his wife Louise of Crockett, Texas; her father- and mother-in-law, Arvil E. “Pat” Smith and wife Winnie of Hemphill, Texas; and her sister, Leah Kelch and husband Billy of Houston, Texas.
Laura is survived by her son, Rodney Smith and wife Kelley of Huntsville, Texas; her daughter, Jena Hutchinson and husband Dusty of Montgomery, Texas; and those who lovingly called her Nana — her grandchildren and great-grandchildren:
Cody and Nina Smith of Savoy, Texas, and Nana’s great-granddaughter Allie, Casey and Haley Smith of Spring, Texas, and Nana’s great-granddaughters Riley and Reese, Shelbie Hutchinson of New Caney, Texas and Macey Hutchinson of Montgomery, Texas.
Also survived by her brother, Glenn Woodson and wife Terry of Magnolia, Texas; and by her nieces and nephews: Greg Kelch and wife Kathleen, Tammy Embrey and husband Rob, Ryan Woodson and wife Caitlyn, Megan Snyder and husband Ken.
She also leaves behind many great-nieces and great-nephews, and too many friends to name, each of whom was touched by her kindness, loving nature, and generous heart. Laura also dearly loved her puppies, Prissy and Precious, who were always by her side.
Visitation will be held Tuesday from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Metcalf Funeral Home in Conroe, Texas. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at Metcalf Funeral Home, followed by a graveside service at Vick Cemetery in Grangerland, Texas.
Pallbearers will be Cody Smith, Casey Smith, Ryan Woodson, Sam Jones, Toby Brown, and Jack Jones. The service will be officiated by Ronnie Bonham.
The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Sunset Ridge Personal Care Home and Devotions/Choice Hospice for the amazing care and compassion they showed our sweet mother and Nana. The family would also like to thank her amazing neighbors on Squirrel Tree for taking such good care of our parents through the years, and her loving church family at New Waverly Church of Christ for their prayers, support, and friendship.
Laura Faye Smith will be deeply missed and forever remembered by all who knew and loved her.
