Oleta Smith

Glenwood Springs, CO. Oleta Goodman Smith, 86, of Glenwood Springs, Co and formerly of Kerrville, Texas entered into eternal rest to be with her Lord and Savior on January 22, 2003 at Glen Valley Care Center. She was born to Claude and Elizabeth Huddleston Goodman in Sevier County, Arkansas on February 28, 1916. After completing her education in Milfay, Oklahoma, Ms. Smith married Jewel D. Smith in Kingfisher, Oklahoma on January 19, 1935. He preceded her in death on June 2, 1997 in Kerrville, Texas. While Mrs. Smith was a homemaker and mother, she was Mr. Smiths supporter as he maintained his career and provider as a manager for Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Co. Oleta and Jewel spent their working years in Tulsa, Oklahoma 1947 1968 and Houston, Texas 19681990 before retiring to Kerrville in 1990. After the loss of Mr. Smith in 1997, Oleta moved to Glenwood Springs to be near her daughter.Ms. Smith was a longtime member of Trinity Baptist Church in Kerrville, where she was active in many areas of the church. She also loved sewing, and playing bridge.She is survived by her son, Gerald D. Smith of St. Charles, MO. her daughter, Ann Neal and husband Dr. Billy J. Neal of Edwards, CO. two brothers, Robert Goodman of Orangevale, CA., and John Goodman of Sacremento, CA. one sister, Jean Smith of Houston, TX. six Grandchildren and 12 Great Grandchildren along with a host of many loving friends and neighbors.The visitation will be held at Kerrville Funeral Home on Tuesday, January 28, 2003 from 6:00 8:00 PM. Funeral Services will be held at the Kerrville Funeral Home Chapel on Wednesday, January 29, 2003 at 10:00 AM with Chaplain Louis Parks officiating. Interment will follow at the Garden of Memories Cemetery, Kerrville, TX.Arrangements are under the direction of Kerrville Funeral Home.

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