Pauline Smith
Pauline Smith, 78, of Kountze, died Saturday, April 4, 2026. She was born on September 27, 1947, in Sour Lake, to Anna Belle Thibodeaux and James Bevil Ellison.
Survivors include her sons, Robbie Smith and his wife, Tisha, of Beaumont, and Michael Smith and his wife, Kami, of Honey Island; grandchildren, Taylor Smith of Florida; Alex Smith and his wife, Reese, of Honey Island; Emily Smith of Honey Island; and Tessa Smith of Beaumont; and sister, Deborah Moss of Silsbee.
Pauline is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Arthur “Tuff” Smith; brother, Byron Ellison; and sisters, Alice Moss and Cheryl Moss.
A gathering of Mrs. Smith’s family and friends will begin 1:00 p.m. with her funeral service at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at Broussard’s, 490 Cemetery Road, Silsbee. Her interment will follow at Antioch Cemetery, Buna.
Video
Gathering of Family and Friends
Broussard’s Mortuary Silsbee
- 490, Cemetery Road, Silsbee, Texas, 77656,
- April 7, 2026
- 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Funeral Service
Broussard’s Mortuary Silsbee
- 490, Cemetery Road, Silsbee, Texas, 77656,
- April 7, 2026
- 2:00 pm
Interment
Antioch Cemetery-Buna
- 16700, County Road 701, Buna, Texas, 77612,
- April 7, 2026
Deborah, I am so sorry for your loss. Pauline was the sweetest!! I know you will miss her dearly. I use to talk to her all the time when she worked for HEB. I am sorry for your loss of Cheryl and Alice too. I cannot imagine your pain. It is hard to lose a sibling. I pray God gives you comfort during this time.
Praying for you and your family. A very wonderful and kind lady.
I’ve known Pauline for many years. We worked together with a wonderful group of friends at Brookshire Bros. She loved her family very much and was proud of each one. Year’s ago, She honored me by attending a Mother’s Day banquet with me as my mother was no longer with us. She said she was honored to fill in as a friend/mother. When she heard of a sick child, she called for a prayer chain, reaching hundreds of people. After that day, the child began to improve and is well today. Pauline had a fierce love for people and believed in the power of prayer. God bless you all.
I am so sorry about Pauline’s death. J.B., Belle and all of the kids were a big part of the Sour Lake community for many years. They were a lot of fun to be around. Lots of good memories.
Rest in peace my friend. We were neighbors for a long time .
Deborah, I am so sorry for the loss of your sister and for your recent losses too. I pray to Holy Spirit surround you with comfort and heal your broken heart.
Much love,
Sarah Harris Guidry
Pauline was a very special person to me. We had so many memories at work together. When I think of Brookshire Brothers, Pauline is always the one that comes to mind . There was almost never a time in our conversation that she didn’t tell me how much her sons and grandkids meant to her and how much she loved and missed Tuff. I know she has received her mansion and crown! Loved her.
May she Rest In Peace
So sorry Michael and Kami and family.
I’m sorry to hear about Ms Pauline.
My prayers are with you each and everyone..
Robbie & Family, how grateful I am to have known your mama for so many years back in the good ole days of raising our kids! One thing, I can honestly say is she loved her family & never stopped missing Tuff! To be in Heaven on Resurrection Sunday with Jesus and her Tuff fills my heart. I’m going to miss her laugh and smile. Love to all for any difficult days ahead.