Sarah Smith

Sarah Smith, 78, died Monday, June 20, 2016. Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 PM Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at Passare Funeral Home, 6550 Hwy South. Funeral service will be 10:00 AM Thursday, June 23, 2016 at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 3150 Vogel Avenue. Interment will follow at Texas State Veteran's Cemetery.

Sarah was born March 7, 1938 in Abilene, Texas. She married John Smith on February 4, 1947 in Albany, Texas. Although she earned a bachelor's degree, she chose to be home for her children. Family was the most important part of her life.

She enjoyed biking, gardening and travel. She loved everyone and was one of the kindest people you could ever meet. Sarah never saw the negative in any situation and, when asked, would always say she was having ''the most wonderful day''.

Sarah was preceded in death by her parents and one son, Bruce Smith.

She is survived by her husband, John; two children, Sandra Smith of South Carolina and Laura Green and husband Tom of Brownwood; grandchildren Rusty, Rachel, Michael, Beau, Dawn, Katie and David; great-grandchildren Ashley, , Tesseh, Abbie, and Paige.

Online condolences may be sent through the obituary link at www.provider.passare.com