Dora Mae Smith's Obituary
Dora Mae Smith, 88 passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2010 in Houston, Texas. She is preceded in death by her loving husband R. B. Smith and six siblings. Dora was survived by her brothers Raymond Williams and wife Eve, Orval Williams and wife Mildred, children: Nell Thornton and husband Doyle, R. L. Smith, and Virginia Hooper-Johnson and husband R.L. "Sonny" Johnson. Also, survived by her grandchildren: Gina Kowis, Lavita Middleton-Wise and husband Jason, Terri Kirby and husband Howard, Richard Kowis, Karan Barrera and husband John, seven great-grand children, and two great-great grandchildren. She went home to be with her Lord and also her loving husband. Dora was very devoted to her life in Christ. She was a member of Easthaven Baptist Church, where she loved attending her Sunday school class and Senior Citizen group. She loved the visits she received from her church family. The visits gave her inspiration and lifted her spirits. Her grandchildren were the light of her life. She spent hours making blankets and quilts for each new child who was blessed to be her grandchild. These were loving gifts that she wanted them all to have and cherish with loving memories. She will be dearly missed by all of them. She touched many lives over the years and had many special friends. There are so many memories for all of us to hold close to our hearts. She will live on in each of us for eternity.
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