GRETA INEZ SMITH

Obituary For GRETA INEZ SMITH

Service

Saturday, October 25, 2025

1:00 PM

Welch Street Church of Christ

Bro. C. Rodney Smith, Pastor

Bro. Anthony Green, Officiant

Greta's Legacy

Greta Inez Smith was born on October 24, 1969, to the proud parents Clemmie and Ruth Hazle Smith in Hillsboro, Texas, where she grew up surrounded by her five siblings. In her early years, her family later relocated to Wichita Falls, Texas, where Greta assisted her parents in the family-owned business, New Image Beauty Supply, located on Eastside Drive. She took great pride in working alongside her parents and her siblings, Judy and Rodney, in the family business. Under their guidance, Greta also established her own beauty salon as a part of the family enterprise.

Greta attended Kirby Junior High and graduated from Hirschi High School. She later pursued higher education at Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, where she majored in English and Literature. A true lover of language, Greta was known among her nieces and nephews for her polished speech, quick wit, and mastery of words. They affectionately described her as a "wordsmith" and often joked admiringly about her "immaculate lingo."

Greta's gift for language naturally flowed into her ministry. She served faithfully as a Wednesday night Bible teacher for the women at Welch Street Church of Christ, where her lessons were thoughtful, well-prepared, and rich with spiritual insight. She challenged women not just to hear the Word, but to apply it practically to their daily lives.

More than a teacher, Greta was a mentor. She ministered to people on a deeply personal level, offering encouragement, wisdom, and a safe place to be real. She later became a Registered Trained Life Coach and founded her own business, Divinely Developed Life Coaching, where she focused on helping women-especially those over 40-rediscover their strength, identity, and God-given purpose. She also launched "Gigi Smith's Church Girl Podcast," extending her ministry beyond the walls of a building and into the lives of listeners wherever they were.

Greta carried a quiet but radiant presence-the kind of spirit that could light up a room without ever having to announce itself. Prayer was her heartbeat. She didn't merely speak about prayer - she lived it as a lifestyle. For Greta, prayer was not ritual, but transformation - the bridge to breakthrough, healing, restoration, clarity, and closeness with God.

One of her greatest gifts was her beautiful soprano voice. When Greta entered a sanctuary and lifted her voice in worship, she sang like a songbird - and everyone knew she was in the house. Throughout her life, she ministered in song across the United States. She was a part of 3 professional recording projects with True Fidelity, a group of family and friends that started in the living room of the Smith House, as well as "And The Church Said Amen", which is available across all streaming services.

Greta leaves to cherish her memory: Her Special Friend, Fiancé and Partner, Mr. Mark Perdue of Wichita Falls, TX

Siblings and Their Families

Lynn "Waco" Smith of Longview, Texas and family:Dr. Karmen (Fred) Lacy and children: MiYah (Aubrielle and Amir), MiKaila, and MiRaiah Lacy | Brandon Smith and children: Jaiden and Chase Smith | Roshonda (Brodrick) Reese and children: Jailynn, Jace, and Jayla Reese, Debra (Earl) Bibles of Hillsboro, Texas and family; Christopher Bibles | Kawana (Elzie) Clark | DeErick Bibles and children: (Jeida, Donovan, DeJordan, and DeAngelo Bibles); Dr. Pastor Pamela (Ronald) Smith-Hart of Wichita Falls, Texas and family: Sidney (Deanne) Carter | Sheldon Carter and son: Easton Jeremiah Carter |; (Step-Children): Rena' (Matt) Hart and children: Julian, Madison, and Mia Olivia Hart | Cherelle Hart | Kanisha (Hollis) Stovall | Katrina Hart; C. Rodney Smith (Shamekia) of Wichita Falls, TX and family: Kanesha Smith | Tre'vion Smith | Takaylan (Kennedy) Smith | Makayla Smith | Sariah Smith; stepmother, Dr. Tymme Mitchell-Smith of Wichita Falls, Texas and family:Larry Anthony Sankey | Jannine Carol Cairo and daughter: Nichelle Marie Novotny and grandson: Leon Lowe | David Christopher Sankey | Valorie Ann Sankey.

She also leaves behind a host of beautiful relatives, cousins, church family, loved ones, and dear friends whose lives were touched by her presence.

Greta was preceded in death by her parents, Ruth Hazle Everhart Smith and Clemmie Smith; her infant sisters Glenda Smith and Shirley Smith; and her adult sister Judy Smith. On her maternal lineage, she was preceded in death by her grandmother Seawillow Myrtle Alvitty Virginia Dare Lynch-Everhart-Mayberry, and her great-grandparents Maddie Mitchum and Levi Lynch. She was also preceded in death by her maternal grandfather Julius Everhart, along with her step-grandmother Vernell Everhart. On her paternal lineage, she was preceded in death by her grandparents Judge Elliot Smith Sr. and Rosie Lee Minter-Smith, as well as her great-grandfather Alonzo Smith, along with his beloved wife, whose name is not recorded in family history.

A Lasting Legacy

Her love, strength, devotion to family, and steadfast faith in God will live on through the generations she so deeply touched.

"Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints." - Psalm 116:15