Celia Hoy Smith Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Celia Hoy Smith (Palestine, Texas), born in Lufkin, Texas, who passed away at the age of 99, on July 29, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Freddie Owen (Montgomery) and Hoy Owen; her husband Dale Harding Smith; her brothers, Eugene Owen and Jack Owen; and her grandson J. P. Moody.

She is survived by: her grandchildren, Joe Allison (Erandi), Chad Moody, Camille Kruse (Trent), Owen Smith (Jennifer), Evan Smith (Caitlyn) and Aaron Smith (Lindsay); and her great grandchildren, Stacey Moynahan (Kevin), Ryann Allison, Elliot Moody, Banks Moody, Willow Kruse, Ian Smith, Ava Allison, Eileigh Smith, Ellison Smith, Alayna Allison, Anders Smith, Rylan Hoffman and Emmett Moynahan. She is also survived by great-great-granddaughter.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 2nd 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the First Methodist Church of Palestine (422 S Magnolia St, Palestine, TX 75801). A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, August 2nd 2025 at 2:00 PM at the same location.

Memorial donations may be made to the following funds at First Methodist Church Palestine: Methodist Mission Weekends, the Landscaping Fund or the Altar Flower Fund.