Our matriarch, Lydia Smith, was born on December 23, 1926, in Seguin, TX, to Louis and Ella Francis. She passed away peacefully on January 11, 2025, at the beautiful, blessed age of 98 years old.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory daughters; Ella McKnight (Thomas, Sr.), Carolyn Watson-Boone (Lenox), Bridgett Dormio (Rick), and Sonja Davis (Lee) ; and her son, Timothy Smith (Susan); and raised LaDawn Campbell (Troy), Rhonda Grant, and Michelle Grant, along with 3 generations of grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Lydia is preceded in death by her late husband, Frank Smith, Sr; and later Abner J Hawkins; her parents, two brothers and five sisters. Also, her children Dorothy Bateman, Albert Smith (Linda), Frank Smith, Jr, Louis Smith (Marlene), Maurice Smith, and Marsha Smith.
Lydia received Christ at an early age and faithfully attended Refuge Church of God and Christ, until her health no longer allowed it. She attended school in Seguin, TX during The Great Depression. Being born in the 20’s she excelled in what a woman’s aspiration was then, being a homemaker. They fondly remember that she would gather all the children in the family and take them for walks in the neighborhood. She loved gardening and she loved to cook, and BOY could she cook. She Had a peaceful calm spirit with a loving heart. She later became a caregiver for Ms. Campbell until Ms. Campbell passed away. She spent her life devoted to family, Friends, and neighbors.
Visitation: Thursday, January 23, 2025
10:00AM – 11:00AM
Refuge Church of Our Lord 410 N Guadalupe St Seguin , Tx 78155
Funeral Service: Thursday, January 23, 2025
11:00AM Refuge Church of Our Lord 410 N Guadalupe St Seguin , Tx 78155
Graveside Service: Friday, January 24, 2025
9:30AM Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery 1520 Harry Wurzbach= San Antonio, TX 78209