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    Gladys Laverne Smithart

    February 10, 1948 - March 14, 2021

    Gladys Laverne Smithart, 73, of Celina, TX, passed away Sunday, March 14, 2021 in Carrollton, TX. Laverne was born February 10, 1948 in Annona, TX to David Oscar Rhea and Olla Mae Tucker. Laverne married George Smithart on February 2, 1969 in Dallas, TX. Laverne was married to George for 52 years. Laverne is survived by her husband, George of Celina, TX; sons, Jimmy Smithart and wife Melissa of Pilot Point, TX, Keith Smithart and wife Lisa of Celina, TX, Tad McKey of Little Elm, TX, and David Smithart and wife Roxann of Little Elm, TX; daughter, Debra Kendrick and husband Jimmy of Oak Point, TX; twelve grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild; and sister, Linda Rhea and husband Joey Goin, and grandson, Jordan Brewer of Grand Prairie, TX; sister-in-law, Ann Rhea and son, Chris Rhea of Wylie, TX; and nieces, Tawana Banker, and Amanda Gaither. Laverne was preceded in death by her parents, David and Olla Mae; and two brothers, Glenn Rhea, and Mervin Rhea. Visitation will be held 6:30PM-7:30PM, Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at Slay Memorial Chapel of Aubrey. A funeral service will be held at 11:00AM, Thursday, March 18, 2021 at Slay Memorial Chapel with Alvin Crosson officiating. Interment will follow at Little Elm Cemetery in Little Elm, TX. Online condolences may be shared at www.slaymemorialfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Terri Slay and Slay Memorial Funeral Center.

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    Gladys Laverne Smithart, 73, of Celina, TX, passed away Sunday, March 14, 2021 in Carrollton, TX. Laverne was born February 10, 1948 in Annona, TX to David Oscar Rhea and Olla Mae Tucker. Laverne married George Smithart on February 2, 1969 in... View Obituary & Service Information

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