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Raylene Smith

October 13, 1932 - December 2, 2008
Service
Knott Baptist
Saturday 12/6, 10:00 am
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705
Friday 12/5, 4:22 pm

Raylene O. Smith, 76, of Midland went to her heavenly home on December 2, 2008. Raylene was born March 13, 1932 in Atlanta, Georgia to Charles and Elna O'Donnell. She was the oldest of seven children and graduated from Odessa High School. On November 27, 1949 she married Dean Smith and they have been residents of Midland since 1952. Raylene worked for Julian-Gold, Swartz, Papillon, and the City of Midland Parks & Recreation Department. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Heritage Study Club, Midland Opera Guild, Midland Symphony & Guild, and Greentree Ladies Association. She enjoyed interior decorating, gardening, sewing, homemaking, and traveling. Raylene is survived by her husband of 59 years, Dean Smith; two daughters, Nancy Burney and her husband Joe of Austin, TX and Sheri Brockett of Midland; two sons, Greg Smith and his wife Pam of Atlanta, GA. and Kyle Smith and his wife Paige of Ft. Worth, TX; mother, Elna O'Donnell of Lewisville, TX. Her son Kelly Smith of Coahoma, TX preceded her in death.The family will receive friends at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory on Friday, December 5, 2008 between 6:00 and 8:00 pm. Funeral services have been scheduled for Saturday, December 6, 2008 at 10:00 am at First Baptist Church of Midland with Dr. Gary Dyer and Rev. David Johnson officiating. Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park.Honorary pallbearers will be her grandchildren and her brothers and sisters.Her husband and children would especially like to thank the wonderful physicians and nursing staff of UT Southwestern Zale Lipshy Hospital in Dallas, TX. We are even more thankful for the untold number of prayers for Raylene and our family during this time.The family suggest memorials be directed to the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, 1 Billy Graham Parkway, Charlotte, NC 28201 in honor of Raylene Smith.Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,

Service
Knott Baptist
Saturday 12/6, 10:00 am
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705
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Friday 12/5, 4:22 pm

Raylene O. Smith, 76, of Midland went to her heavenly home on December 2, 2008. Raylene was born March 13, 1932 in Atlanta, Georgia to Charles and Elna O'Donnell. She was the oldest of seven children and graduated from Odessa High School. On November 27, 1949 she married Dean Smith and they have been residentsContinue Reading

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Marty "Marshall" McKissack/ ODESSA HIGH left a message on November 30, -0001:
Dear Dean & Family, I am sending my deepest sypmathy, thoughts and prayers to you in the loss of your beloved Raylene, wife, mother and grandmother. I pray that God will hold each one of you close to him and comfort you as you are grieving and comforting each other during this sad time. I am thinking of you with Christian love and prayers, Marty McKissack, OHS 1950
Courtney (Cole) Lunsford left a message on November 30, -0001:
Becky, My Mom told me of your Grandmother's passing and I just wanted to let you know I am thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. It is hard losing grandparents and I am so sorry for your loss. I remember growing up how fond you were of all your grandparents. May you find comfort and peace. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Courtney (Cole) Lunsford
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory left a message:
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