Dollie F Labosky

Dollie Faye Smelley Labosky passed away at home on November 11, 2025, at the age of 93 with her daughter Kay by her side. Dollie was born on March 1, 1932 in Nacogdoches, TX to Roseana (Pitman) and Walter Smelley.

Graduating from Cushing High School at age 16 Dollie enrolled in the Memorial Hospital School of Nursing where she received her LVN license. Dollie then embarked on a long career of nursing in the offices of Dr. James Beall and Dr. Thomas Pennington touching the lives of many patients with her kindness and compassion.

Upon retirement beloved “Nana” committed herself to fully being involved in any and all of her grandchildren and then great-grandchildren’s activities. Nana was particularly known and well-loved for the "before school breakfasts" she cooked for as many of her grandson Geoff’s friends, as could fit around the table. On the other hand she would be found late at night in the hotel laundry washing cheerleader bloomers for granddaughter Hannah's cheer squad at Disney World.

Dollie met the love of her life and beloved husband of 42 years, Joseph Wesley Labosky while playing dominoes with friends. Dollie and Joe enjoyed together playing games, travel, and sharing her cooking with family and friends. Joe particularly admired Dollies’ strong will, unwavering determination, and love and support for her family and community.

Dollie is survived by her daughter Kay Labosky Grubb; grandchildren Geoff (Adrienne) Grubb and Dr. Hannah (Ken) Deppisch; beloved great-grandchildren Georgia Deppisch and Catherine Deppisch; brothers Jerry Bob (Jean) Smelley and Walter Lee “Buck” Smelley, Jr. Dollie is also survived by numerous loving nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Preceded in joining the Lord: her parents, Roseana and Walter Smelley; siblings Billy Smelley, James Ray Smelley, Max Smelley, Bobbie Holbrook, Joe Smelley, Ruby Hasley, Lester Smelley, Walter Lee Smelley, Jr; son-in-law Dr. Geoffrey T. Grubb; and her husband, Joe Labosky.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider a donation to Nacogdoches Treatment Center, 119 Hughes St, Nacogdoches TX 75961 or to the charity of your choice.

The family would like to extend a thank you to Dr. Richard Baker who was not only her doctor but also a life-long friend as well as to his staff and Harbor Hospice; to her sweet nephew Jim Labosky who could be counted on for tasks both large and small; Diane Walker and Ann Justice the most incredible friends Dollie could ask for, and to extend a very special thank you to her loving care partners Sharon Culpepper, Tammie Jarrell and Rhonda Cruz.

Funeral services are under the direction of Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors, Nacogdoches, TX. Visitation will be held at the funeral home 10:00 – 11:00 am with service to immediately follow on Saturday, November 15th. Dollie’s final resting place will be at McKnight Cemetery in Cushing, TX.

Services are under the direction of Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors.