Irene loved cooking, as well as baking cakes and pies. She also enjoyed reading in her daytime. Moreover, she deeply enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Irene is preceded in death by her great grandmother Mollie Wright; great grandfather Burl Jackson; mother Minerva Jackson; sisters Walter Lee Sampleston, Molly Mary Jones, Johnnie Mae Scott; husband Steve D. Smith Sr. and son Steve D. Smith Jr.
Ms. Smith is survived by her daughter Pamela Blevins; son-in-law Lonnie Blevins; grandson Christopher Blevins(Wife Tepora Blevins); Grandson Lonnie Blevins Jr. (Wife Monique Blevins); Granddaughter Sabrina Smith (Grandson-in-law: Ryan Pierce); Great-grandchildren Elizabeth brown, Isaiah Pierce, Noah Pierce, Teayr Bleavins, Leilana Blevins, Elijah Blevins, Imani Blevins; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Irene will be missed by those who knew her.
A visitation for Irene will be held Wednesday, April 24, 2024 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Funeraria Del Angel Roy Akers, 515 North Main Ave, San Antonio, TX 78205. A prayer service will occur Wednesday, April 24, 2024 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM, 515 North Main Ave, San Antonio, TX 78205. A graveside service will occur Thursday, April 25, 2024 from 11:30 AM to 11:50 AM at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, 1520 Harry Wurzbach Rd, San Antonio, TX 78209.