Marian Welch Smith

Marian Welch Smith of Houston, Texas passed away on May 25th, 2023. Marian was born in Dry Prong, Louisiana on October 9, 1935 to parents Arnie Reginald Welch and Hettie Brister Welch. She was married to William Blair Smith Jr. for 33 years and was a devoted mother and grandmother to her four daughters and four grandsons.

Marian loved being in nature and gardening and won multiple awards for her prized tomatoes and yard of the month in her neighborhood. She was committed to healthy and natural living and inspired others by her energy and vitality all the way to age 87. For the last 16 years Marian found joy and fulfillment as a child care provider at her home church, Tallowood Baptist. She had a magical way of caring for the babies and toddlers and was a calming presence to so many.

She was preceded in death by her parents, 3 siblings and her daughter, Sharon Lynn Smith.

She is survived by her former sister-in-law Glenda Smith, her daughters- Rana Verret (son in law Randy Verret), Dori Smith, Lydia Smith, grandsons Coren Frankel, Austin Frankel (daughter in law Dr. Tate Vernon Frankel), Kimon Giomasis, Philip Giomasis and newly arrived great granddaughter, Wren Sage Frankel.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.chapelofeternalpeace.com for the Smith family.