Barbara Ann Smith

Barbara Ann Smith obituary, Giddings, TX

Barbara Ann Smith

Barbara Smith Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home - Rockdale on Dec. 9, 2023.

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On December 6, 2023, Barbara Ann (Stolte) Smith, loving sister and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away at the age of 85. Services will be held on Monday, December 11, 2023 at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home at 11:00 am followed by a graveside service at Pleasant Retreat Cemetery in Thorndale, Texas. There will also be a visitation on Sunday, December 10, 2023 from 5-7 pm at the funeral home.
Barbara was born May 3, 1938 in Eden, Texas to Walter Emil and Zula Josephine (Henson) Stolte. She married the love of her life, Leonard (Red) Edward Smith on June 11, 1954 in Thorndale, Texas. Married just shy of 70 years, these two were a prime example of true love. Together they had two wonderful daughters. Barbara spent many years serving her community in various capacities, but her pride and joy lived within her family and the life that she and Red built. She loved everyone in her big, extraordinary family with her whole heart, but there was just something special about "her boys". She was known for giving the best blessing before a meal. She was a feisty one that never missed a family function, and you could always count on her to give you her piece of mind. There was nothing she enjoyed more than watching her grandkids and great grandkids participate in Sports, Debate, One Act Play, Power Lifting, & Livestock Shows. You can also bet that she wasn't going to turn down a good pair of high heel shoes or an opportunity to take a spin around the dance floor.
Barbara was a life-long member of Pleasant Retreat Methodist Church and was a faithful servant of our Lord and Savior.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Zula Stolte; great granddaughter, Hunter Eulenfeld; great grandson, Trey Travis; sister, Joyce McCoy; and brother-in-law, Henry Jordan.
Barbara is survived by her loving husband of 69 years, Leonard Smith; daughters, Vickie Niemtschk & husband Anthony of Thorndale, Diana Travis and husband Carter of Thorndale; grandchildren, Nicole Abrams and husband Scott of Taylor, Brook Niemtschk and wife Emily of Thorndale, Sean Eulenfeld and wife Caprice of Temple, Dedra Braun and husband Elan of Thorndale, Carter Travis and wife Sandy of Thorndale, Ethan Travis & wife Sarah of Missouri City; Wendy Travis of Richmond; great- grandchildren, Ava & Anthony Vicknair, Avery Abrams, Emma & Creek Niemtschk, Emmitt Eulenfeld, Brantley & Lillian Braun, Case & Camryn Travis; sister, Judy Jordan; brother-in-law, Herschel McCoy. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews that she loved dearly.
Pallbearers are Sean Eulenfeld, Brook Niemtschk, Carter Travis II, Ethan Travis, Scott Abrams, and Elan Braun. Honorary Pallbearers are Anthony Vicknair, Emmitt Eulenfeld, Case Travis, Brantley Braun, Creek Niemtschk, Darren Vicknair, and Avery Abrams.

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