BORN

1920

DIED

2017

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Meta Smith-Barry Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 12, 2017.

Meta Anna Smith-Barry passed away on July 11, 2017 at the age of 96. She was born in Lincoln, Texas on December 9, 1920.



She was a devoted mother and wife. She will be dearly remembered for her smile. Meta was a long time member of The Eastern Star Aransas Pass Chapter.



She is preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Ottila Proske; husband Steve Smith-Barry; daughter, Doris Smith; and her grandson, Craig Cooper.



She is survived by her sons, Owen (Linda) Smith-Barry, Bob (Lynda) Smith-Barry; five grandchildren; two great grandchildren; sisters, Judy Stogsdill and Rubie Galipp.



Visitation will be held at Memory Gardens Funeral Home on Friday, July 14, 2017 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.



Funeral Service will be held at Memory Gardens Funeral Home on Saturday, July 15, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. with Interment to follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery.



To offer your condolences visit www.memorygardensfuneralhome.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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July 18, 2017

Owen and Bob, I'm so sorry to hear of your mothers passing. She was such a lovely lady.God Bless you and you're families.


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July 13, 2017

Paula Stogsdill

I've had some really good times with my Aunt Meta, fishing, spending the night at her house ordering pizza watching Lawrence Welk, going to a motorcycle rally. I always enjoyed the times we spent together and will always have the great memories.
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July 13, 2017

Tommy&Priscilla Delgado

So sorry for your loss may God bless & give you strength during this time of sorrow & the days to come Our love & prayers are with you & your family

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