Mamie Jo Burns Smith, 70, of Bevil Oaks died on Friday, April 1, 2005 at her residence. Born on October 12, 1934 in Bryan,Brazos County, Texas to Joe Claude Burns and Mamie Ellen Todd Burns, and spent her childhood in Huntsville. A graduate and salutatorian of Huntsville High School, Mrs. Smith obtained her B.B.A. from Sam Houston State University and M. Ed from the Texas A&M University system.
Accepting a position with Beaumont I.S.D., Mrs. Smith and her family moved to the Beaumont area in 1966. She taught in the Buisness and Vocational Department of French High School from 1966-1986 and Central High School from 1986-1990. Following her retirement, she worked for several years at Delta Career Institute.
Survivors include her sister, Sarah Schultz and her husband Charles of Huntsville; sons, William R. Smith and his wife Carol of Vidor, Joe Lawrence Smith and his wife Julie of Silsbee; grandchildren, Brandy Smith Antill and her husband Todd of Vidor, Sharon Smith and her fiancé Robin Jones of Austin, Isaac Heath Smith and Greyson Todd Smith of Silsbee; and great grandson, Bradley Antill of Vidor. Mamie is preceded in death by her parents and her husband, William R. Smith, Sr.
Mrs. Smith felt blessed by the presence and support of her extended family of friends, neighbors, and former students, as well as the exceptional care offered by Odyssey Hospice caregivers.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, April 4, 2005 at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont followed by burial at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. A gathering of family and friends will be Sunday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the mortuary.
Memorial contributions may be made to Humane Society of South East Texas, P.O. Box 1629, Beaumont, Texas 77704, or Puddin’s Place, 2512 highway 69 South, Lumberton, Texas 77657 or Odyssey Healthcare of Beaumont, 4310 Dowlen Road, Beaumont, Texas 77706.