Ormand Smith
Ormand Jane Smith, 90, a long-time resident of Beaumont died Monday, January 22, 2018 in Frisco, Texas. She was born in Thurber, Texas on August 30, 1927 to Emma Kirby and Earl Ragsdale Sykes. She spent her early years in Gainesville, Texas where she received loving attention from her parents, grandparents and aunts. Later, her family moved to Houston where she graduated from Reagan High School. She continued her education at Texas Christian University and graduated in 1949 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Medical Technology. That same year, while working as a medical technologist in Houston, she met and married John Terry Smith. In 1953, they settled in Beaumont where John Terry Smith began his medical practice. Here they developed life-long friendships. Ormand Jane greatly enjoyed entertaining friends and family at her home in Beaumont and at her farm home in Warren, Texas. She loved singing and playing the piano, doing needlepoint, trying out new recipes, and was always learning something new. The most important events in her life involved family, Calder Baptist Church and friends within the Beaumont medical community.
She is survived by her devoted husband, Dr. John Terry Smith; her daughters, Cynthia Smith Gonzales (Mrs. Tomas Gonzales) of Frisco, Texas and Andrea Smith Glass (Mrs. Cecil R. Glass, III) of Plano, Texas; three grandchildren– Zachary Robertson Glass, Alexander Morgan Glass, and Miranda Rachel Gonzales—all of Dallas, Texas ; a great granddaughter, Charlotte Reese Glass of Dallas, Texas; and her brother Richard Earl Sykes and sister-in-law Barbara Schuster Sykes of Austin, Texas; and her cousin, Harriet Folsom of Spring, Texas. She was preceded in death by her beloved son, Terry Earl Smith.
A visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Friday, February 2, 2018, at Broussard’s Mortuary, 2000 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont. The funeral will take place at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 3, 2018, at Calder Baptist Church, 1005 N. 11th Street, Beaumont. A private family burial in Woodville, Texas will follow.
Memorial donations may be made to the Chancel Choir Lamar Music Student Scholarship Fund at Calder Baptist Church, 1005 N. 11th Street, Beaumont, Texas 77702.
Funeral Service
Funeral Service
- 1005 north 11th street beaumont tx 77702
- 02/03/2018
- 11:00 am
- 2000 mcfaddin street beaumont tx 77701
- 02/02/2018
- 5:17 am
Comments
Roger and Betsy Smith
Ormand Jane was one of my favorite friends and neibors. Ormand Jane absolutely adored her family and I know you will miss her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Frances Glass and Jordan Tappero
Ormand Jane was a close family friend and the Mother in Law of my oldest brother Cecil "Scooter" Glass. We grew up knowing her daughters Cynthia and my sister in law Andrea. I think of her every time I use the beautiful crystal vase she gave me as a wedding present (which is often). It reminds me that she was a woman of great taste and talent and treated me kindly when I was a bothersome teenager! We will miss you, Ormand, Thank you to Cynthia and Andrea for the vigilant attention you gave to her and are giving to John Terry in these final years. You all are Saints!
Richard E Sykes
My thoughts and heart will forever be with my beloved sister. She was always my protector and supporter. I know that she is now safely in the bosom of our Lord. Rest in Peace my dearest sister.
Colleen Burns
Dear Andrea, Cynthia and families, Your Mom and Dad were our next door neighbors for a number of years. They were just a delightful and devoted couple and adored their family. Your Mom was one of the kindest, sweetest and most beautiful ladies I have ever known. May she rest in peace above and may you seek solace in knowing so. My love and prayers to all of you..
Susie McDermand
IMAGINE Stepping onto a shore and finding it heaven IMAGINE taking hold of a hand and finding it God’s hand IMAGINE breathing new air and finding it celestial air IMAGINE feeling invigorated and finding it immortality IMAGINE passing from storm & tempest to an unknown calm IMAGINE walking and finding it home (author unknown)
Susie McDermand
Andrea and Cynthia, speaking as a childhood friend to both of you and your extended family members, I would like each of you to know you are in my heart and prayers. May the heavenly Lord help you to find inner peace and strength to get you through this time of sorrow. It is divesting to lose a parent, still miss both of mine every single day. Ladies, I’m proud of the dedicated care you both gave to your mother, as well as the faithful care you continue to give your daddy, Dr. Smith. The Smith household, was my second home, away from home to me. As mine was to the both of you. Your home was continuously filled with music coming from the piano in the living room. I remember “Edelweiss “ being her favorite, but she did have many, she was such an accomplished pianist with a graceful flair on the piano keys. Mrs. Smith was a sweet, kind, fun, patient and talented lady in so many ways. Your mother let me play “beauty shop” with her being my client for a cut and style, (I was in the 6th grade and she really did let me cut it.). She had a knack of constantly making me and the other kiddos feel welcomed on Rankin Drive. We played dress up and danced in the den like we had, not a care in the world. Mrs. Smith was always willing to drive a bunch of extra kiddos to dance lessons, the movies, the BPM club, the library, she was always available to each of us. One thing your mother protected closely, was Dr. Smiths’ upstairs study, where we could only stay for short visits. Your mother chuckled every time she saw, what we had done to Dr. Smith’s hair! We called the top area “his pony tail “and of course I had to braid it! Oh, and of course “The FARM”, from pouring the slab, to white washing the fence, to building the lake, I was there for it all and loved every minute of your parents hospitality. Oh and at Christmas, she would pop popcorn, that we would string for garland on the tree your daddy had cut from the woods! We ate every other piece and your mother would have to pop more! I remember an occasion of us being covered from head to toe in mud! It was when the three of us tried to push ya’lls cool, 1965 turquoise thunderbird out of a huge wet muddy pothole The tires were not getting traction as we pushed and rocked the car with all our might, we finally succeeded. At that point we attempted to help your mother with cleaning the clothes outside with the water hose, but we had to stop, because we were spaying into the back screened in porch and table. Then there was The HORSES, we loved playing “hide and go seek in the woods, on horseback”. Freckles was my favorite to ride, it was easy to lose track of time, because we were too busy having fun, Mrs Smith calling out our names if we were gone too long picking berries for a pie. It was fun to eat out at the café and then attending the Dogwood Festival parade and dance. I think your mother chaperoned us once or twice. I could go on and on, with a 1000 “all things Smith Stories,” but I’ll stop now and relish the memories of my “other mother figure” in my heart. One more thing Mrs. Smith, may you continue to play your favorite tunes and melodies for the sweet Lord and angels up above in heaven. God-speed. Love, Susie, Wayne, Amanda and Casey McDermand
NL
My sincere condolences to the family at this difficult time. May you all seek God for comfort, peace, strength and support (2 Cor 1:3).