June 15, 1941 – October 26, 2019
It is with great sadness that the family of Fatty Smith, 78, of Bryan, announces her passing on Saturday, October 26th, 2019. Fatty’s family will receive guests during visitation at 1pm, until the time of service at 2pm, Friday, November 1, 2019, at Callaway-Jones Funeral Centers, 3001 South College Ave, Bryan. Officiating the memorial is Dawn Lee Wakefield, Certified Life Celebrant and Tribute Professional. Services are in the care of Callaway-Jones Funeral and Cremation Centers, Bryan-College Station.
Fatty was born on June 15th, 1941, in Carlos, Texas to Dewain and Lydia Smith. She was the 3rd of 7 children, following her twin sister. Fatty married her sweetheart, Bill, September the 2nd in 1958. They had three children. Fatty was a selfless and dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Fatty enjoyed Diet Coke, rock and roll, shopping, sewing, showing up to every grandchild’s sporting or music event, and spending quality time with her many friends and family.
Fatty is preceded in death by husband, William H. “Bill” Smith; her parents, Dewain Smith and Lydia Druckhammer Smith; her two brothers, Walter Smith and Henry Smith; and great-granddaughter, Aubrey Kyle Koudelka.
She is survived by her four siblings, Mary Brennan, Thelma Jones, Dewain Smith and Darlene Lomax; her children, Kathy Smith, Doug Smith, Kelly Nix and husband, David Nix; 8 grandchildren, Heath Koudelka, Adam Netka, Cullen Mancuso, Cory Mancuso, Jake Netka, Leighann Netka, Taylor Smith, and William Smith; 5 great-grandchildren, Brayden Koudelka, Claire Mancuso, Blake Mancuso, Reid Mancuso, and Reese Mancuso.
Memorial donations may be given to First Christian Church Brenham, Texas, 401 Sycamore St. Brenham, TX 77833, in Memory of Fatty Smith.
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Kelly — Katie & I are so sorry for your loss of your mother. You have our most sincere condolences. We are glad you were able to spend time with her during her last days. You and your family are in our prayers. — Katie & Jon
Fatty was one of the most compassionate and decent people I had the pleasure of knowing, Always with a kind word and a sunny disposition. My condolences to her family. Farewell, Fatty.
We are so sorry and shocked to hear of Fatty’s passing. I worked with her at the Figure Salon fitness center in Bryan. We became close friends. Unfortunately, we haven’t kept in touch the last few years, but I have thought about her often. Our condolences go the the entire family.
So sorry to hear of the passing of Fatty. We met Fatty and Bill in 1959 when they moved to Smetana and rented a home from my parents, Jim and Grace Abbate. We have many fond memories of Fatty. She would come over every afternoon and visit with us and she taught us all how to play Canasta Card Game. We loved all her visits and enjoyed playing with you three kids. She was a beautiful lady and a wonderful friend. May she rest in God’s Holy Peace.
With love and sympathy,
Grace Abbate
Bill Abbate Mosley
Polly Abbate Middlebrook
Charles Abbate
So sorry to hear of Fatty’s passing. We first met Fatty and Bill when they moved to Smetana and rented a house from my parents, Jim and Grace Abbate. Fatty would walk to our house and visited with us every afternoon. She taught us how to play Canasta card game. We loved her visits and playing with all three of you kids. Fatty was a beautiful lady and a wonderful friend. She will be missed by many. May She rest in God’s Peace.
With love and sympathy,
Grace Abbate
Bill Abbate Mosley
Polly Abbate Middlebrook
Charles Abbate
I’m so sorry to hear of Fatty’s passing. Thinking of your family during this time.