Our world was better with Mama Mavis in it, now heaven is rejoicing. Mavis Smith went to be with Jesus Wednesday morning at 12:30; she passed away at her home surrounded by her loving granddaughter Jamie, great grandson Colton, and caregiver Ilda. Mavis had been under hospice care for five months, and fought a hard battle before being called home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00, Tuesday, April 7th at Highland United Methodist Church with Pastor Dustin Burrow officiating assisted by Rev. David Weyant. Visitation will be held Monday, April 6th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Frank W. Wilson Funeral Home. Mavis Delene Cassady was born February 17th, 1924 to parent Ila Hodnett and Bert Cassady In Nevada County, Arkansas. She graduated from Bodcaw High School in 1943. Mavis attended Business College where she earned her Business degree. She worked in the accounting office for Loffland Brothers Company, and for several years helped run Larry’s Auto Parts Store. She was a member of Highland United Methodist Church in Odessa since 1950; she was on the finance committee, a member of the U.M.W. for several years and treasured her work with the youth department as both a counselor and director. Mavis was president of the Women’s society, and served on all boards except education. She was also a longtime member of the Friendship Circle.
Mavis married C.W. Smith in 1943 a union that lasted for 60 years and produced two children; Janis Marie and Larry Bert. All three preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by sisters Margie Saunders, and Jean Whitten. If you asked Mavis what she was proudest of in her life, she would always point to her family: C In addition to her family, Mavis took special pride in each of the places she lived, working very hard inside and out to make them a special and comfortable home. Among her many gifts was a loving heart and caring spirit that was demonstrated in her volunteer work in which she helped numerous individuals and organizations. Mavis was known as a go-getter who would always get the job done.
She leaves behind a great legacy for her family to model, a legacy of hard work and love of God. Her strong faith kept her going through many life challenges and was evident in the each of her 91 years on earth. Despite several years in Texas, living in various locations, Mavis never did forget her Arkansas roots, and was very proud of her home state. Her favorite passage in the Bible can be found in Psalms 23: “The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his names sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil. For you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
Contributions can be made in her honor to, Highland United Methodist Church, 1808 N Dixie, Odessa, Texas 79761,
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