Justine Anne Smith was born in Houston, TX, December 25, 1925, and went to be with her loving God on Monday, August 8, 2016 in Katy, Texas. She was the oldest child of Dr. Pasquale C. Gallerano and Agnes A. Gallerano. Justine attended school in Houston, graduating from San Jacinto High School. She married Malcolm Smith, Sr. on December 6, 1948, who passed in April of 1998.
She is also preceded in death by her mother and father, and her sister Louise Thedford.
Justine Smith is survived by her brother, V.F. “Frank” Gallerano, brother-in-law, Billy Thedford, children, Malcolm Smith, Jr. and wife Paula, Marla Anne
Justine Smith was a loving wife and mother. During her children’s pre-school years she stayed home as a full-time mom, later working as an executive secretary until her retirement at age 65. She enjoyed reading and had a passion for gardening.
A life-long Catholic, she attended church, most recently at St. Justin Martyr. Her family was her network and comfort. Most importantly she was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
The family wishes to thank The Villas in Katy, TX, her assisted living residence for the past two years for their kindness and exceptional loving care and Calvary Episcopal Church and School. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Calvary Episcopal Preparatory.
There will be an interment service at 2:30 on Thursday, August 18 at Houston National Cemetery followed by a memorial service at 4:30 at Calvary Episcopal Church, 806 Thompson Highway, Richmond, TX 77469. A reception follows in the Parish Hall.
Services
Graveside Service
Thu. Aug. 18, 2016
2:30 pm
Houston National Cemetery
10410 Veterans Memorial Drive
Houston , TX 77038.
Memorial Service
Thu. Aug. 18, 2016
4:30 pm
Calvary Episcopal Church
806 Thompson Road
Richmond , TX 77469.
Houston National Cemetery
Houston , TX 77038.
Calvary Episcopal Church
Richmond , TX 77469.
Houston , TX 77038.
Justine Anne Smith was born in Houston, TX, December 25, 1925, and went to be with her loving God on Monday, August 8, 2016 in Katy, Texas. She was the oldest child of Dr. Pasquale C. Gallerano and Agnes A. Gallerano. Justine attended school in Houston, graduating from San Jacinto High School. She married Malcolm Smith, Sr. on December 6, 1948, who passed in April of 1998.
She is also preceded in death by her mother and father, and her sister Louise Thedford.
Justine Smith is survived by her brother, V.F. “Frank” Gallerano, brother-in-law, Billy Thedford, children, Malcolm Smith, Jr. and wife Paula, Marla Anne Swisher, and husband Richard, her grandchildren, Rebecca Lazarou and husband Jacob, Malcolm Boone Smith and wife Kim, Matthew David Smith and wife Emily, Benjamin Swisher, Tim Swisher and great grandchildren Paul and Rachel Lazarou, Anabel, Gracie and Mary Catherine Smith, Nicholas and Veronica Smith, and a number of nephews and nieces.
Justine Smith was a loving wife and mother. During her children’s pre-school years she stayed home as a full-time mom, later working as an executive secretary until her retirement at age 65. She enjoyed reading and had a passion for gardening.
A life-long Catholic, she attended church, most recently at St. Justin Martyr. Her family was her network and comfort. Most importantly she was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
The family wishes to thank The Villas in Katy, TX, her assisted living residence for the past two years for their kindness and exceptional loving care and Calvary Episcopal Church and School. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Calvary Episcopal Preparatory.
There will be an interment service at 2:30 on Thursday, August 18 at Houston National Cemetery followed by a memorial service at 4:30 at Calvary Episcopal Church, 806 Thompson Highway, Richmond, TX 77469. A reception follows in the Parish Hall.
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