Nettie Mae Smith

Funeral services for Nettie Smith will be held on Friday, December 30, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at the Bethlehem Baptist Church in Bonham, Texas. Visitation will be Thursday, December 29, 2022 from 6-8 p.m. at Wise Funeral Home.

Nettie Mae Smith was born April 10, 1930 in Bonham, Texas to Sammie Hayes Watson Perry and Eller S. Perry. She was a graduate of Booker T. Washington in Bonham, Texas.

Nettie married her sweetheart Leon Smith Jr. and with that union they bare three children. She was a homemaker and enjoyed taking care of her family, eating candy, crafting and crocheting. Spending time with her grandchildren gave her great joy. She was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church and served as a deaconess, choir member and church clerk for many years.

On December 21, 2022, Nettie Mae found rest in the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

She is preceded in death by her parents Sammie and Eller Perry; Husband, Leon Smith Jr; Son, Rodney Smith, Sisters, Ella Perry, Thelma Nichals and Bessie Simpson; Brothers, Lenwood Perry and J.C. Perry.

She is survived by her son David Smith and wife Sabrina, of Bonham, Texas; Daughter, Beverly Nanette Smith of Bonham, Texas; Grandsons, Bo Smith of Bonham, Texas,
Dravion Smith of Monroe, Lousiana; Grandaughter, Tamika McFail of Tyler, Texas; Great Grandchildren, Tori McFail, Quintraveon Minter, Zariya Green and Za'Leigh Smith and
host of nieces, nephews and cousins.

If Roses Grow In Heaven
If roses grow in Heaven Lord
Please pick a bunch for me.
Place them in my Granny's arms
And tell her they're from me.
Tell her that I love and miss her
And when she turns to smile,
Place a kiss upon her cheek
And hold her for a while.
Because remembering her is easy, I do it every day. But there is an ache within my heart
That will never go away.
Love, Bo and Dra

There is such great comfort in the assurance that we are not alone during our time of loss. Because you care, you came to share beautiful flowers and words of prayer. Your calls, visits and words of comfort are greatly appreciated. May the blessings of the Lord be upon each of you. The love and thoughtfulness you've shown will never be forgotten. Thank you for your kindness.

-The Family of Nettie Mae Smith

Active Pallbearers

Terry Don Perry
Harold Perry
Tony Perry
Cameron Perry
Curtis Brown
Morgan Brown

Honorary Pallbearers
Deacons of Bethlehem Baptist Church

Earthly Resting Place
Gates Hill Cemetery
Bonham, Texas