Gay Silby Smith

God called one of his angels’ home unexpectedly and peacefully with her daughter by her side on July 29, 2021. Gay Silby Smith was born February 29, 1936 to the late Julius Smith and Stella Stansbury Smith. Being a Leap Year Baby, she was proud to say she was 21 instead of 85. She was born and raised in Morgan City, Louisiana and started her family there until moving to Lafayette, Louisiana and eventually settling in Houston, Texas.

She is survived by her son, Randy Greer and wife Patrice, their children, Kirby (Carrie), Sharee (Matt), and Joshua, their grandchildren, Kaden, Morgan, Jackson, and Owen; daughter, Trudy Durham and husband James, their children, Kristin (Erik), Lindsey (Brian), and Jamie (Ben) their grandchildren, Kasey (Cole), Presley, Brady, Liam, Stella, Lennon, Caleb, and unborn baby boy (GiGi is loving on); great niece, Brittany (Clayton) and their children, Sydney, Norah, and Audrey. Gay is also survived by her large loving family and friends. Especially her first cousin, Georgie Ann, that was like a sister, always looking forward to her weekly calls.

Gay was greeted in heaven, with open arms, by her Dear son, Darrell; Beloved husband of 36 years, Harry; son, Steve; parents, Julius and Stella; brothers, Ray and wife Doris, Neil; baby sister, Shirley; nephew Dale; niece, Janet; the father of her children, Herman; along with many loving family members.

Gay’s greatest joy in life was her family, with her grandchildren ranking first! She was affectionately known as “Grandma” to many. Her happiest moments were trips to the deer lease with her husband Harry, sitting around the campfire telling stories with family and friends, sharing all their travel adventures together. She sang and danced every chance she had (mainly with her brother Ray) at all the Louisiana Weddings. Her smile and laughter would fill any room she entered. Gay never met a stranger and greeted everyone with her warm hug, they were welcomed in her presence and felt she had known them her entire life. She was an excellent cook and proud of her Cajun roots. Her signature Crawfish Etouffee’ was enjoyed by all. She was always looking forward to the first crawfish boil of the season, and the first to dig for a garlic pod. Gay was such a loving and giving person, who always wanted to take care of others. She loved everyone unconditionally.

Throughout life she was strong in her faith with her Lord and Savior, attending and being a part of every function. Gay sang in her church choir for many years. She also enjoyed singing with the Deci Belles Barbershop Quartet with all her loving girlfriends.

She will be dearly missed and never forgotten by all the lives she touched. God gave us the best and allowed 85 beautiful years of precious memories to cherish.

We Love You Mom! Spread your Golden Wings!!

Visitation for Gay Smith will be Saturday, August 7, 2021 at Pharr Chapel United Methodist Church at 9 am until time of services at 11:00 am. Gay will be laid to rest at the Morgan City Cemetery

The family request memorials to be made to:

Pharr Chapel United Methodist Church

517 Federal Ave.

Morgan City, La 70380

985-384-7984