April 16 1928 May 12 2019
Dorothy’s Obituary Dorothy Harder Smith, age 91, went home to our Lord on Sunday, May 12, 2019 after a short illness. She was a life-long resident of Premont, Texas. Dorothy was born in Shafter, CA to Abe and Ann (Janz) Harder on April 16, 1928. The family relocated to Falfurrias, Texas where Dorothy spent her childhood, graduated from Falfurrias High School, and worked as a telephone operator. She met Jack L. Smith on New Year’s Eve at Kings Inn in Riviera, Texas and they were united in marriage October 8, 1947. They had a long and happy life together. Dorothy enjoyed reading, crafting, and sewing. She was a talented seamstress who loved sewing for her children and grandchildren. She was also an avid bottle hunter. She and her sister, JoAnn explored old South Texas ranches searching for and digging up old bottles. Her collection was quite large and unique. Dorothy was famous for her homemade apple pie. Dorothy enjoyed her grandchildren taking an interest in their school and extracurricular activities. She attended many sporting events and “cheered them on”. The grandchildren have many stories of hanging out with their “Mops”. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Jack L. Smith; her parents, Abe and Ann Harder; sister, JoAnn (Harder) Smith; and daughter-in-law Marciel (Brown) Smith. She is survived by her Aunt Faye (Harder) Smith; five children: Jack R. Smith, Michael J. Smith, Sr., Cathy Ann Smith Gonzalez (Rick), David S. Smith (Rose), William A. Smith (Bonnie). Also survived by twelve grandchildren: Michael Smith, Jr., Molly Daniel, Kimberly Gonzales, Jackie Gonzalez, Scott Smith, Marisa Zachary, Cole Gonzalez, Kara Taylor, Kyle Smith, Sam Gonzalez, Michael A. Smith, and Emily A. Smith and many great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2019 @ 2pm. at the First United Methodist Church on 248 SW 1st St., Premont, Texas. To the World, She is A Mother! But to Her Family, She is The World! Read More
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Dorothy Harder Smith April 16 1928 May 12 2019.
Death notice for the town of: Corpus Christi, state: Texas