Helen Naomi "Naomi" Whitfield

The most beautiful mother in the world is now at peace and in her Heavenly home. She was truly adored by her daughters, sons-in-laws, grandchildren, and great- grandchildren. Everyone who had the pleasure of being in her life, however briefly, was loved by her. She never saw bad in anyone but only the good. You never heard her utter a harsh or critical word about others. If you met her, you remembered her. You remembered her twinkling eyes and her bright smile. You remembered her warm and loving hugs and the ability she had to make everyone feel special. You remembered being in her home and drinking coffee. Lots of coffee. Lots of snacks. Lots of food. She, along with Poppi, followed each of their grandchildren’s awards programs, sports activities, graduations, weddings, and births of great grandchildren. She opened her home to guests, expected and unexpected, and always had room and always had meals. She fed, entertained, and loved all the friends of her children and grandchildren. They used her house as “grand central” before church activities, band performances, games and cheerleading activities. They all loved her as their own Nana.

Naomi is survived by her loving daughters and sons-in-law; Lynn Doty and husband, Gordon Doty of Smithville; Jody Reese and husband Jim Reese of Abilene, Texas; Kathy Pinson and husband Ray Pinson of Colleyville, Texas.

She is also survived by her adoring grandchildren: Heather Doty Sabrsula and husband Troy Sabrsula ; Ashley Doty Allen and husband Brian Allen ; Mitchell Doty and wife, J.D.Williams Doty ; Justin Reese and wife Hollie Chitty Reese; Jenna Reese Cope and husband Matt Cope; Jordan Reese Harrell and husband Clark Harrell ; Matthew Pinson and wife Christine Tyndall Pinson , Kyle Pinson and Whitney Pinson.

Also Great-grandchildren: Reid Sabrsula, Macy Lynn Sabrsula, Avery Allen, Braxton Allen, Jaxon Doty, Maddi Doty, Riley Reese, Brooks Reese, Cade Reese, Reese Cope, Ellie Cope, Charlee Kate Harrell, Jack Pinson, and Sam Pinson.

She also leaves behind her brother Philip Price and wife Ann, brother in law Bill Anderson, brother in law Charles Whitfield and wife Charlene, . She also, leaves nieces and nephews: Carole Sing Andersen, Jan Sing Reddick, Steve Price, Suzan Price Parker, Dale W. (Butch) Harbin, Melissa Harbin Jones, Ray Anderson, Mark Anderson, Rex Whitfield and Brett Whitfield.

Naomi was preceded in death by her parents Dee and Stella Price; her sister Elaine Price Sing and brother in law T.J.; her brothers, J.T. Price and Harlan Price; her twin great-grandsons, Brock and Brody Allen; her sisters in law, Nina Price, Lanelle Harbin, and Mary Lynn Anderson; and a niece, Jana Anderson Robertson.

She also leaves to mourn her loss her very special “adopted into the family” daughters who helped care for her and loved her as their own, Becky Hodges and Tawana Rosanky. She will be dearly missed by her friends, Mable McAdams , Connie Adams, and Hank and Geneva Henderson.

Besides her family, a large host of life - long friends and neighbors will miss her terribly.

Pallbearers include: Troy Sabrsula, B.A. Allen, Mitchell Doty, Justin Reese, Matt Cope, Clark Harrell, Matt and Kyle Pinson, Ben Gibbs and Reid Sabrsulla. Honorary Pallbearers include: Terry Rosanky, Larry Jackson, Larry Hilgers, Dale Weaver, Fletcher Frazier, Mike Bruner, Phil Tovar Joe Robinette, Don Bolin, Warren White, Mitchell Brown and Buddy Wilson.

Visitation is Saturday, March 3, 2012 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM at Marrs Jones Funeral Home. Funeral Services will follow at 2:00 PM at the Church of Christ located at 1407 East Whitehead, in Smithville. Burial will follow at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Smithville.

Arrangements under the direction of Marrs-Jones Funeral Home, Smithville, TX.