Barthina Smart 68, passed away July 25, 2018 in Midland, Texas at her home. Funeral service is 3:00 p.m. Saturday, July 28, 2018 at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Chapel. Burial will follow in Serenity Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation was 5-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.She was born July 14, 1950, in Mineral Wells, Texas, the daughter of Joseph McCracken and Johnnie Lee Blakeley. She graduated from Lamesa high school in 1968. She married Tommy Jack Crawford in May 1968 in Lamesa Texas. He preceded her in death on May 27, 1978. She married Danny Dee Smart on February 14, 1981, in Houston Texas. She was a longtime resident of Midland, and lifelong member of Church of God church.She is survived by her husband, Danny Dee Smart of Midland; brothers, Terry and Melanie Blakeley of Mineral Wells, Randy and Maryann Blakeley of Perrin, Texas; children and spouses, Kevin and Shannon Crawford of Lamesa, Tonja and Chris White of Midland, Julie and Brad Mullins of San Antonio, Steven and Marta Smart of Midland; grandchildren, Kaylie and Kelley Ullrich, Thomas White, Tyler White, Kristy Mullins, Caleb Smart, and Cara Smart; great-grandchildren, Blayden Ullrich; and numerous other family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Tommy Crawford; son, Kirk Crawford; daughter, Sonja Crawford; and brother, Joe Mike Blakeley.Barthina was a loving wife and mother to all her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Barthina was always noticed for her smile. She had a smile that could penetrate into a person and make them feel better. Even throughout her struggle with Crohn’s disease she still had that smile. I believe that Barthina is smiling from heaven today with an even more greater and brilliant smile.The family would like to express their gratitude towards Dr. Viney and Staff, Hospice of Midland, continuing care unit Midland Memorial West, Patty Conrad, Sandy Lockwood, and numerous others who have brought food and served the family.Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences may be made at www.npwelch.com.,
