Frances Smith

Frances “Snooky” Smith, age 95, passed away January 1, 2026, in Waco, Texas. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, January 5, 2026, at Cole Funeral Home in McGregor, Texas, with Brother Chad Lewis officiating. The family received visitors from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 4th, 2026, at the funeral home.

Frances was born on January 23, 1930, to Thomas James and Ruie Thelma (Deal) Smith in Ocee, Texas. She attended school in Crawford, Texas. Frances was a longtime resident of McLennan County. Frances worked for Owens-Illinois Glass Plant in Waco, Texas, as an inspector from June 5, 1956, to July 31, 1990 (34 years). She was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church in Ocee, Texas, where she was baptized in Hog Creek at an early age. Frances enjoyed shopping and spending time with her family.

Frances is preceded in death by her parents, siblings, Richard (Dick) Smith, Elmer (Claybo) Smith, Jimmy Smith, Earl Wilson Smith, Tommie Ruth Smith, and Bobbie Joyce Owen.

Survivors include her sister, Alice Jane Nelson, and husband, Billy Pat of Crawford, numerous nieces, nephews, and a host of friends.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Shiloh Baptist Church, C/O Dianah Lewis, 911 Nelson Hill Lane, Crawford, Texas 76638.