Helen Jeanette Smith

February 18, 1943 - December 18, 2021

Helen Jeanette Smith, 78, of Longview, TX was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She loved to smile, make you laugh, and give out hugs. She went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on December 18th, 2021. A Memorial Service will be held at Longview First Church of the Nazarene, 2601 H.G. Mosley, Longview, TX 75605 on Friday, December 31st, 2021 at 3:30 PM. She was born February 18th, 1943, to Richard Leon Smith and Avis Inez Daughtry in Austin, TX. After graduating from McCallum High School in 1963, she worked at the Secretary of State’s Office in Austin, TX where she later met and married Lloyd Douglas Smith on December 5th, 1970. In 2006 she retired from Walmart in Longview, TX after 20 years of service. Helen left this world peacefully Saturday afternoon, at Pine Tree Lodge Nursing Center with her daughter by her side. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Lloyd, stepmother Marie, and brother Frankie. She is survived by her son, Kender Douglas Smith (49) of Colorado Springs, CO, and his wife Cathy (48); three grandchildren Ginger (27), Jasmine (25), Enoch (18); daughter Kimberly Faye Smith (47) of Longview, TX, sister’s Shirley McMurray & Faye Williamson, brother Richard Smith and his wife Judy, and many nieces and nephews. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, cheering on her favorite football team, the Dallas Cowboys, and spending time with her family and friends. She will be long remembered for her loving personality, funny wit, and faith in Jesus.