It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Mary Lou Smith (Cleveland, Texas), born in Lufkin, Texas, who passed away on April 20, 2025, at the age of 85, Mary Lou's life was marked by her love for simple joys such as baking delicious apple pies, bird watching, and playing with her great-grandchildren, whom she cherished deeply. Known for her nurturing spirit, Mary Lou was a central figure in the lives of her extensive family. Children, Monica and Gerald Davis, Laurie and Clint Knowlton, Frank and Kathleen Smith, Betty And Ronnie Miller, and grandchildren, Irene Davis, Hannah Savage, Autum Chase, Justin and Elizabeth Knowlton, Ashley, Jessica, Noah, Lucas, Drake, Grace, and Jaelynn Smith, Celeste, Christopher, Chrissy Miller; great-grandchildren, Morgan, Miley, Maebrie, Mia, and Makinley Zetts, Cassidee and Camden Savage, Wren and Caroline Chase, and Zoey Proctor, Lilith, Isabella, Nicholi Ramirez, and Arvie Miller. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Mary Lou Smith to pay them a last tribute. Though Mary has departed this earthly realm, their legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May their spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 24th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the McDuffie's Mortuary Inc (115 West Hamilton Street, Houston, Texas 77076). A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, April 24th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the 9660 Fostoria Rd (9660 Fostoria Road, Cleveland, Texas 77328).