Vivian L. Smith, 81, of Thicket died November 30, 2007 at her residence. She was born in San Augustine County May 23, 1926 to Jessie James and Luvenia (Creech) Edge. Vivian was a faithful member of Center Baptist Church in Thicket where she was a vigilant prayer warrior and outstanding example of God. She loved her family and was a loving mother and friend.
She is survived by her children, Carl Don Smith and wife Sally, Doyle Ray Smith and wife Sharon, and Glenodean Smith Thomas all of Thicket; sister, Ernesteen Blankenship of Kountze; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, friends, and neighbors. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, seven brothers, and two sisters.
Funeral service will be 11:00 A.M. Monday, December 3, 2007 at Broussard’s, 530 W. Monroe, Kountze with Reverend Wade McKinney and Reverend Gary Criswell officiating. Burial will follow at Hall Cemetery in Thicket. A gathering of family and friends will be from 3:00 P.M. until 6:00 P.M. Sunday, December 2, 2007 at the mortuary.
Memorial contributions may be made in Vivian’s memory to Hardin County CPS Board, P.O. Box 1797, Kountze, Texas 77625.
