Photo courtesy of Comeaux-Community Mortuary & Cremations - Beaumont
Beaumont, Texas
Nov 17, 1957 – Jun 30, 2025
Mary Jane Smith was born on November 11, 1957, in Beaumont, Texas, to Edward E. Smith and Ruby Smith Bell. She attended Charlton Pollard High School and worked for several years with American Building Maintenance, as well as Tompkins Catering.
Mary was a gentle, soft-spoken, loving, caring, and generous woman. She would share what she had with anyone in need, including feeding stray cats when they were hungry. Mary loved spending time with her family and friends.
Mary attended Jackson Street Memorial COGIC, where her uncle, Superintendent Roy Lewis, serves as Pastor.
She passed away and transitioned to her heavenly home on June 30, 2025, at Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston, Texas.
Celebrating Mary’s life and cherishing her memory are her daughters, Shirley Franklin (Kenneth), and Brittany Smith; son, Edward Smith; three granddaughters, Teylar Smith, Kennedi Smith, and Bellanie Smith; sisters, Barbara Tompkins (Leo) and Shirley Miller. She also leaves behind her aunts, Gwendolyn Antoine and Betty Meredith; a niece, and a great-niece; three great-nephews; and a host of cousins and friends.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Edward E. Smith and Ruby Smith Bell; her siblings, Edward Jr., Anthony, Joseph Smith, and Rose Smith-Trahan.
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Read MoreMJ! You were “my girl”. You were the funniest mother in law. We have so many great memories shared between us. Thank you. Thank you for loving your grandkids in the way that ONLY you could. You are forever with us. We will speak of you often and keep the memory of you alive. To the Smith legacy, I love all of you so much!
Karliss Bruce
July 07, 2025 | Beaumont, TX | Family
May our God of Love grant you comfort at this your time of bereavement.
Elouise Robinson
July 05, 2025 | Beaumont, TX | Friend
Auntie Barbara,
I was deeply saddened to hear the news about your sister passing. I pray that God gives you and your family strength and peace as you and your family navigate through this challenging journey.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Deloris Guillory and Family
Deloris Guillory
July 03, 2025 | Sienna, TX | Family
Lewis and Paulette Wilturner
July 03, 2025 | Beaumont, TX | Friend
To the families of Mary Jane may God gives you comfort and strength doing this difficult time
Brenda Johnson
July 03, 2025 | Beaumont, TX
As a colleague of Shirley's, I write this now knowing that Mary Jane Smith and I shared a birthday and that she was born the same year as my father. There is so much in this world that makes us more alike then we will ever know. Shirley is one of the most joyous and caring colleagues I have ever had. Thank you, Mary Jane. May you rest at ease as we pray for your family in this time of grief as they celebrate your beautiful life.
Francisco Rogers-Rosalez
July 01, 2025 | Del Valle, TX | Coworker
RIP Mary Smith
Elizabeth Bell
July 01, 2025 | Beaumont, TX | Friend
Condolences to Barbara and family in the loss of your loved one, Mary Jane, pray you lean and depend on The Lord, he will give you strength as you go through this Hour of bereavement , May you Cherish the sweet memories of your mom, sister, Aunt, May she rest in peace, a friend of the family, Loretta Guillory
Loretta Guillory
July 01, 2025 | BEAUMONT, TX