Lillie Mae “Nanny” Smith, 92, of Port Neches passed away at her residence on Wednesday, February 25, 2009.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 am Saturday, February 28, 2009 at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church 2006 Nall in Port Neches with Reverend Bennie Patillo Celebrant under the direction of Broussard's in Nederland. Rite of Committal will follow in Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 4:00 to 8:00pm on Friday, February 27, 2009 at the mortuary with a Vigil service beginning at 5:00pm.
Lillie was a native of Leroy, Louisiana and lived in Port Neches for over 60 years. Nanny was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother whom will be greatly missed by all. She was a member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church.
Lillie was preceded in death by her husband, Manuel J. Smith Sr. and son, Murray J. Smith. Mrs. Smith is survived by her daughter, Eleanor Moore of Nederland; sons, Manuel J. Smith Jr. and wife Elaine of Argyle, TX, Mike Smith and wife Patti of Port Neches; sisters, Marilyn Oliver of Port Neches, Medora Dore of New Iberia, LA; brothers, Lee Vincent and wife Helen of Port Neches, Franklin Vincent and wife Sis of Maurice, LA; eight grandchildren, five great grandchildren; special life friend, Edna Smith of Port Neches; and a host of family and friends.