Nina Lou Smith Oldbury of Mauriceville passed away April 6, 2021 with her beloved husband of nearly fifty years by her side.
Born on December 29, 1952, she was the daughter of Johnnie Ray Smith and Tiajuana Irene Smith. Nina was a large and loved part of her hometown of Mauriceville’s community. She spent many years in the Volunteer Fire Department and worked for the Mauriceville Crawfish Festival for sixteen years. Nina will be missed by all and had provided many memories to cherish as a daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.
Nina is survived by her parents Johnnie Ray and Tiajuana Irene Smith; her husband, Donald Ray Oldbury; daughter, Lisa Oldbury Worthy and husband Clifton; son, Jonathan Donald Oldbury and wife Jaime Lyn; and her four-legged fur baby Sam.
She is also survived by five grandchildren, George Francis Gentzsch IV, Hannah Nicole Journeay and husband Justin James, Cade Edward-Ray Worthy, Leila Caleigh Worthy and Nathan Bryan Oldbury; and one great granddaughter, Ryleigh Mae Journeay; along with fifteen grand-dogs.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, William Bryan and Lila Walters-Smith; and sister, Nancy Lee Smith.
In lieu flowers, please make donations in Nina’s name to First Baptist Church of Mauriceville at 11540 TX-12, Orange, Texas 77632 or Meals on Wheels at 103 5th St. Orange, Texas 77630.
Condolences
Sherri Hardesty
April 12, 2021
was so sad to hear about this passing of my sweet lil friends sister -I know you will be missed tremendously Nina but I know you are in a much better place healthy and whole and seeing my sweet lil friend --lots of love and big hugs to all ---so sorry I missed the memorial but due to a procedure I couldn't get there
Jonathan Oldbury
April 8, 2021
What do I say mom? I miss you so very much. I am glad dad was by your side. You were a woman like no other, but I truly hope you are looking over us with Tinka, MawMaw, Nancy, momma smith and daddy smith. I am doing my best to do right and be the man you expect me to be. Thank you for everything and thank you for being my angel. I LOVE YOU!