Mary “Lois” Powell Smith, 86, of Orange, passed away on February 7, 2021, in Orange.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, February 12, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Barry Bradley. Burial will follow at Parrish Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Friday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in Weirgate, Texas, on May 2, 1934, she was the daughter of John Powell and Lucille (Paul) Powell. Lois served her Lord faithfully many years at Little Cypress Baptist Church. She enjoyed spending time surrounded by her family, always making them a priority in her life. Lois was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, and will be deeply missed by all those she left an impact on.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Lucille Powell; and 8 of her siblings.
She is survived by her children, Teresa Woods, Pamela Will and husband Homer, Kerry Reid and wife Crissi, Larry Sonnier, and Mitchell Sonnier and wife Tiffany; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and brothers, Buddy Powell, Bruce Powell, and Jim Pat Powell.
Serving as pallbearers will be Clint Will, Zac Reid, Ty Reid, Homer Will, Ian Woods, and Joe Hudson. Honorary pallbearers are Rusty Williams, Ben Kovach, and AW Burke.
Condolences
Tracy
February 15, 2021
Lois was my second mother growing up...I was totally blessed to have her in my life. Tracy
James Rickard
February 11, 2021
To the Powell family, friends and relatives, I express my condolences. I was graciously accepted into the family close to thirty years ago when I met and married Mary Delaney Powell, Aunt Lois's niece, daughter of Cecil John Powell. I just want to say thank you and God bless to all. Lovingly, James "Red" Rickard
Janet Seago Freeman
February 11, 2021
My mom, Audrey Seago, worked with Mary Lois for many years and became great friends. She had just spoke to Mary Lois and was shocked to hear the news of her passing. Mom was heartbroken and kept telling me how she has lost a very dear friend. Please accept our sympathies for such a sweet lady who we all came to know through mom. She will be greatly missed by many.
Suzanne Mazzola
February 11, 2021
So sorry to hear of your loss. Mary Lois worked with my husband Benny for many years. He thought a great deal of her as did I. May she Rest In Peace with Our Lord.
Claybar Funeral Home
February 11, 2021
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Nancy Harding
February 10, 2021
I loved and respected Aunt Lois as a woman who didn't take squat from anyone. One of my favorite memories is what she said to me about getting married to Dennis - remember all new brooms sweep well at first. She made me laugh and she was right as usual. I will remember her fondly and send my deepest sympathies to Larry, Pam, Kerry, Teresa, and Mitchell.
Anonymous
February 10, 2021
Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum was purchased for the family of Mary "Lois" Powell Smith.
Susan A Mallett
February 10, 2021
I love and miss you Aunt Lois. I’m heartbroken over our loss, but joyful for your reunion in Heaven with loved ones who’ve gone before. Susie