Martha Lee McMahon Smith born on March 20, 1921 in Cleveland, Texas to J. D. McMahon and Ray Cameron McMahon, died Thursday, January 20, 2005 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.
Martha was a retired teacher from South Park Independent School District and a member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church for over sixty years. She was a member of the Lions Club, G.A.D Club, Carrousel Club, Texas State Teacher Association, Alpha Delta Kappa and a member of Bridge Club-Order of Eastern Star.
Survivors include her husband of sixty years, Norman M. Smith of Beaumont; her sons, Norman David Smith and his wife Patti of Denton, Donald Kevin Smith and his wife Josephine of Huntsville and Barry Joel Smith of Beaumont; her daughter, Jennifer Lee Taylor and her husband Roy of Beaumont; her brother, Joel D. McMahon and his wife Billie Jean of Marshall; nine grandchildren, Katie, Kristen and Kelli Smith all of Denton, Matt, Carlee, Kevin and Christopher Smith all of Huntsville, Dustin Thomas and Emilee Taylor both of Beaumont.
Her sister, Emily Towns and her brother, Robert McMahon preceded her in death.
Funeral Services will be 12:30 P.M. Saturday, January 22, 2005 at Broussard’s Chapel, 2000 McFaddin, Beaumont followed by burial at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
A gathering of family and friends will be 5:00 until 8:00 P.M. Friday, January 21, 2005 at the mortuary.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 4445 Pershing, Beaumont, Texas 77705.
